Further developments in the twisted-toe technique for isolated thumb reconstruction: our method of choice.

Background: Posttraumatic loss of the thumb is devastating. Toe-to-hand transfer is considered the criterion standard of reconstruction but is associated with donor-site issues. The twisted-toe technique uses parts from the great toe and the second toe, which allows for almost anatomical restoration of the donor foot.

[Illumination apparatus--"cold light", designed by the authors, in stomatochirurgical practice].

The authors describe an illumination apparatus--"cold light" of their design which meets the demands of the most pretentious intensity of illumination in stomatochirurgical practice. They recommend the apparatus also for other medical disciplines.