Clinical Presentation
The study highlights cases where young children (ages 4-6) presented with significant joint deformities requiring reconstruction, successfully treated with nonvascularized toe joint transfers [PMID:32779490].
Management
In a case series of 3 children undergoing nonvascularized toe-to-finger joint transfer for PIP and MCP joint reconstructions, careful patient selection and surgical technique resulted in stable, functional joints with improved motion and stability [PMID:32779490].
Prognosis & Follow-up
Follow-up evaluations ranging from 7 to 29 months post-surgery indicated sustained functional improvements in joint motion and stability without signs of joint dissolution [PMID:32779490].
References
1 Trost JG, Kaufman M, Netscher DT. Nonvascularized Toe Joint Transfers to the Hand in Young Children: Technique Revisited. Hand (New York, N.Y.) 2022. link
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