Biomaterial Database

A palmar cross-finger flap for coverage of thumb defects. 1985

C Vlastou, and A S Earle, and J M Blanchard

We have devised a method of covering tissue defects of the distal thumb using a flap elevated between the two flexion creases on the palmar skin over the proximal phalanx of the long finger. The advantages of this method over the usual dorsally based, distal, cross-finger flap include improved appearance of the donor finger, comfortable positioning, and avoidance of joint contractures. Although sensitivity of the palmar scar, contractures, or other disadvantages of this approach were sought during follow-up, none were found.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D008722	Methods	A series of steps taken in order to conduct research.	Techniques,Methodological Studies,Methodological Study,Procedures,Studies, Methodological,Study, Methodological,Method,Procedure,Technique
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328	Adult	A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available.	Adults
D013524	Surgical Flaps	Tongues of skin and subcutaneous tissue, sometimes including muscle, cut away from the underlying parts but often still attached at one end. They retain their own microvasculature which is also transferred to the new site. They are often used in plastic surgery for filling a defect in a neighboring region.	Island Flap,Island Flaps,Flap, Surgical,Flaps, Surgical,Pedicled Flap,Surgical Flap,Flap, Island,Flap, Pedicled,Flaps, Island,Flaps, Pedicled,Pedicled Flaps
D013933	Thumb	The first digit on the radial side of the hand which in humans lies opposite the other four.	Thumbs