Opponensplasty With Abductor Pollicis Brevis Rerouting for Types II and IIIA Hypoplastic Thumbs

CONCLUSIONS: Abductor pollicis brevis rerouting for type II and IIIA hypoplastic thumbs can produce joint stability and a strong pronation effect in addition to the opponens function.TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Therapeutic V.PMID:38583166 | DOI:10.1016/j.jhsa.2024.02.006

Source: Hand Surgery - April 7, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Sakura Yamaguchi Takehiko Takagi Atsuhito Seki Shinichiro Takayama Source Type: research