Pollicization technique in bilateral aplasia of the thumb

TUNÇ CEVAT ÖĞÜN, Abdullah Şarlak, Özlem Akkoyun Sert

  • TUNÇ CEVAT ÖĞÜN: ÖZEL BSK HASTANESİ
  • Abdullah Şarlak: Selçuk Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi
  • Özlem Akkoyun Sert: Selçuk Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi
  • Year : 2000
  • Vol : 16
  • Issue : 1
  •  Page : 49-50
Pollicization of the middle finger in a 3 year old boy with bilateral aplasia of the thumb, which is a rare condition, was performed with success. Application of a meticulous microsurgical technique and close follow-up with good rehabilitation regained the patient pinch and grasp functions together with an esthetically more reasonable hand.

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Selcuk Medical Journal
2000, Vol. 16 (1)
ISSN: 1017-6616
E-ISSN: 2149-8059
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