Digital distraction lengthening followed by free vascularized epiphyseal joint transfer.

J Hand Surg Am

Microsurgery Research Centre, St. Vincent's Hospital, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia.

Published: May 1989

This is the first report of combined digital distraction lengthening followed by free vascularized metatarsophalangeal joint transfer. This restored mobility, stability, length, and growth potential in the ring finger of the mutilated hand in a child.

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