Second Toe to Finger Transfer in Traumatic Amputated Index

Journal of the Korean Society for Surgery of the Hand 2002;11(1):41-46.
Published online May 31, 2002.

Kwang-Suk Lee, M.D., Seung-Beom Hahn, M.D., Seoung-Joon Lee, M.D., Sung-Joon Park, M.D.

외상성 수지 절단에서 인지 재건을 위한 제 2 족지이식

이광석·한승범·이승준·박성준

Abstract

Purpose : To assess the clinical results of second toe-to-finger transfer in traumatic amputated index finger.
Materials and Methods : For the clinical evaluation, we have analyzed 12 patients with ROM of finger joints, pinch power, static two point discrimination, life functional assessment, and patient’s satisfaction.
Results : In genral ROM was 54.4° at MP joint, 17° at PIP joint and 6.7° at DIP joint. Pinch power was good in 3 cases, fair in 7 cases, and poor in 2 cases. Daily life activity and patient’s acceptance were satisfactory.
Conclusion : Although transfered toe function may be poorer than normal finger, the hand was restored to a useful, sensate and versatile functional unit.

Key Words: Amputated finger, Toe-to-finger transfer