Thumb reconstruction after radical tumor resection using free osteocutaneous lateral arm flap with secondary humerus fracture-a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Malignant diseases with infiltration of bony structures in the area of the phalanges or metacarpals require either amputation or complex reconstruction. The decision for reconstruction means to restore length, mobility, sensibility, stability as well as aesthetics.

Methods

We present a case of complex first ray reconstruction of the left hand using a free osteocutaneous lateral arm flap from the ipsilateral side. The reconstruction was performed after radical resection of an exulcerated squamous cell carcinoma, including the first metacarpal bone, trapezium, partial trapezoid and distal scaphoid as well as partial resection of the extensor pollicis longus, extensor pollicis brevis, abductor pollicis longus and flexor carpi radialis tendons. The osteosynthetic re

SUBMITTER: Martin J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9957847 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature