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Moberg Advancement Flap in the Thumb

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  • Ricardo Monreal

    (Centro Médico MEDEX, Peru)

  • Eilen Monreal

    (Department of Medicine, Ricardo Palma University, Peru)

Abstract

Complete or partial amputation of the thumb leads to considerable impairment in hand function [1,2] Preservation of length, soft tissue coverage and restoration of sensation are very important in the treatment of thumb injuries. In 1964, the volar advancement flap was first described by Moberg for the reconstruction of pulp defects of the thumb [3]. This flap is a pedicle advancement flap proximally based on an intact skin pedicle including both neurovascular bundles. This technique establishes a successful neurosensation of the pulp with a limited advancement as well. This article reports the outcome of a consecutive series of 10 patients to verify the advantages and disadvantages of the Moberg flap for coverage of palmar defects.

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  • Ricardo Monreal & Eilen Monreal, 2016. "Moberg Advancement Flap in the Thumb," Orthopedics and Rheumatology Open Access Journals, Juniper Publishers Inc., vol. 3(4), pages 98-100, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:adp:joroaj:v:3:y:2016:i:4:p:98-100
    DOI: 10.19080/OROAJ.2016.03.555625
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