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Radiograph of the left hand depicting the level of amputations.
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FIG1
The index finger was amputated at the level of the metacarpophalangeal joint (Figures 1, 2).
Level of amputations of the left hand.
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FIG2
The index finger was amputated at the level of the metacarpophalangeal joint (Figures 1, 2).
Poliomyelitis of the right hand.
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FIG3
This bilateral deformity resulted in the severe disability of the patient (Figure 3).
Schematic representation of stage 1.
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FIG4
After adjusting the tension, the flexor pollicis and extensor pollicis longus were repaired (Figures 4, 5).
Replanted thumb.
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FIG5
After adjusting the tension, the flexor pollicis and extensor pollicis longus were repaired (Figures 4, 5).
Schematic representation of stage 2.
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FIG6
Three months later, when the thumb had attained normal function and position, we performed stage 2 (Figures 6-10).
Exploration on a volar surface.
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FIG7
Three months later, when the thumb had attained normal function and position, we performed stage 2 (Figures 6-10).
Exploration on a dorsal surface.
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FIG8
Three months later, when the thumb had attained normal function and position, we performed stage 2 (Figures 6-10).
Three-finger transfer.
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FIG9
Three months later, when the thumb had attained normal function and position, we performed stage 2 (Figures 6-10).
Donor site closure.
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FIG10
Three months later, when the thumb had attained normal function and position, we performed stage 2 (Figures 6-10).
Hand movements after one year.. Grasping an object.
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FIG11
The static two-point discrimination at all digits was 5 mm after one year (Figures 11-13).
Hand movements after one year.. Opposition movement.
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FIG12
The static two-point discrimination at all digits was 5 mm after one year (Figures 11-13).
Hand movements after one year.. Holding a pen.
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FIG13
The static two-point discrimination at all digits was 5 mm after one year (Figures 11-13).