Moberg Advancement Flap in the Thumb

Ricardo Monreal and Eilen Monreal
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Ricardo Monreal: Centro Médico MEDEX, Peru
Eilen Monreal: Department of Medicine, Ricardo Palma University, Peru

Orthopedics and Rheumatology Open Access Journals, 2016, vol. 3, issue 4, 98-100

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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Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.19080/OROAJ.2016.03.555625

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