Post-traumatic thumb reconstruction

Abstract

Many options exist for the management of post-traumatic thumb reconstruction. While the single most important factor for determining the most appropriate procedure is the level of the amputation, many other factors must be considered including patient considerations regarding function and cosmesis as well as the nature of the injury and the expertise of the surgeon. Patients must be included in the decision-making process and their needs and expectations must be clearly defined and addressed. The patient who is most concerned with cosmesis rather than function is more likely to be satisfied with a prosthesis than with even the most cutting-edge surgical procedure.