Metacarpal Lengthening Of The Thumb Via Distraction Osteogenesis: A Case Report
Amputation of the thumb invariably causes marked functional impairment of the hand especially, pinch and grasp functions. In rural areas where highly skilled microvascular surgeries are not available, distraction osteogenesis provides an easy and safe alternative of thumb reconstruction. We report a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Malaysian Orthopaedic Association
2015-03-01
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| Series: | Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.morthoj.org/2015/v9n1/metacarpal-lengthening.pdf |