<prompt> Pollicization is best described asAmputation of thumbEqualization of fingersToe to thumb transplantationReconstruction of thumb  <response>: Reconstruction of thumb is called pollicization. Typically this Consists of surgically migrating the index finger tothe position of the thumb During pollicization the index finger metacarpal bone is cut and the finger is rotated approximately 120160 degrees and replaced at the base of the hand at the usual position of the thumb The arteries and veins are left attached.Amputated digits should be well washed with saline and wrapped in STERILE GAUZE soaked in STERILE SALINE or RL and put in STERILE plastic bag put in an CONTAINER with ICEdigits should not be in direct contact with ICE.TRANSPORT : room temperature 6 hrs and at 4 deg C for 12 hrsThe vessels SHOULD NOT be clamped but SECURED with pressure DRESSING only. 