Microsurgical toe transfer is an established procedure for functional reconstruction of fingers. However, even if the functional loss is minimal, the fingertip defect is often a large problem for patients for not only functional reasons but also aesthetic reasons. In these patients, although the normal appearance of the fingertip is very important, total toe transfer is not acceptable because of resection of an entire toe. With this background, partial toe transfer techniques have greatly progressed. On the other hand, various types of innervated finger flaps also have been developed in hand surgery. Based on this progress, we developed the combined technique of innervated finger flaps in the hand and osteo-onychocutaneous flaps from the toe. This technique provides better aesthetic results in fingertip reconstruction, thus broadening the indications for vascularized nail grafts. We have now experienced 60 flaps in partial toe transfer. In this report, a review of 60 consecutive flaps is presented, and the indications, technique, and postoperative treatment are discussed.
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