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Thumb Reconstruction after Amputation at the Interphalangeal Joint by Gradual Lengthening of the Proximal Phalanx

I Matev

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A case of thumb amputation at the interphalangeal joint and reconstruction by gradual lengthening of the proximal phalanx is described. As a result of the treatment the amputation stump was lengthened 2cms which means a 70 per cent increase of the original length of the proximal phalanx. The quality of sensibility of the stump has been preserved.

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Key concepts: Interphalangeal Joint, Amputation, Phalanx, Proximal phalanx, Thumb, Medicine, Distal interphalangeal joint, Joint (building)