The simple ablation of the duplicated thumb might have some residual deformities after operation that often leads to functional disorders of the hand. Since 1988, the postoperative disorders in 9 patients were treated. The plastic surgery was performed for the adduction of the thumb, lateral deviation and insufficient after plastic repair of the hand. The configuration and the function of the thumb were satisfactory.
Citation: Hu Hongtai,Wang Wei.. PLASTIC REPAIR OF RESIDUAL DISORDERS FOLLOWING THE ABLATION OF DUPLICATED THUMB. Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery, 1992, 6(4): 200-201. doi: Copy