Abstract
Composite grafts of skin and subcutaneous fat harvested from the glabrous non-weight-bearing areas of the foot were used to graft 34 fingertips after separation of 23 complete syndactyly webs in 13 patients. Simple complete syndactylies accounted for 17% and complex complete syndactylies accounted for 83%; synonychia was encountered in 70%. Follow-up averaged 13.9 months (minimum, 2 months, maximum 33 months). All patients had 100% take of the composite graft. Subjective gradings were 94% good, 6% fair, and there were no poor results. This technique provides a relatively normal contour and satisfactory pad to the fingertip.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 15-20 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Hand Surgery |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1992 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine