Abstract:Metacarpal hand is one of the most devastating upper-extremity lesions. We report a case of a multidigit amputation corresponding to a Wei et al.5 IA metacarpal hand in a 56 year-old-male. He underwent a sequential toe-to-hand transfer to the third and fourth radii. Reconstruction of the metacarpal hand, either in an acute or deferred presentation, must consider some reconstructive principles, including the identification of the structures to be spared and the coverage strategies for the acute stage. Toe-to-ha… Show more
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