Long-term measurement of innervation density in second toe-to-thumb transfers receiving immediate postoperative sensory reeducation

Three male patients, each receiving microvascular tissue transfer of the second toe to the thumb of their dominant hand, underwent a formal program of sensory reeducation immediately following the transfer. A high degree of functional sensation is reported.

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Published inMicrosurgery Vol. 10; no. 3; p. 245
Main Authors Vitkus, K, Vitkus, M, Krivulin, A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 1989
Subjects
Adult
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Patient Education as Topic
Program Evaluation
Thumb
Toes - innervation
Toes - transplantation
Touch - physiology
Transplantation, Heterotopic - physiology
Transplantation, Heterotopic - rehabilitation
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Summary:Three male patients, each receiving microvascular tissue transfer of the second toe to the thumb of their dominant hand, underwent a formal program of sensory reeducation immediately following the transfer. A high degree of functional sensation is reported.
ISSN:0738-1085
DOI:10.1002/micr.1920100320