[Reconstruction of partial defects at the end of the fingers].

OBJECTIVE

To study the reconstruction of partial defects at the end of the thumbs and other fingers with microsurgical free toe flaps.

METHODS

21 partial defects (19 cases) at the end of thumbs and other fingers were reconstructed with microsurgical free toe flaps taking from the corresponding toe part.

RESULTS

All the free flaps survived. The patients were followed up for 3 - 6 months. The aesthetic and functional results were both satisfactory. The two-point-discrimination distance was 4 - 6 mm.

CONCLUSIONS

The microsurgical free toe flaps have good therapeutic effect for the reconstruction of partial defects at the end of the fingers.