Microsurgical Soft-Tissue Hand Reconstruction: An Algorithm for Selection of the Best Procedure

Abstract

Microsurgical hand reconstruction can be the first option to consider in some particular and complex clinical situations. An algorithm based on anatomical considerations and functional outcomes, may be useful for the plastic surgeon that deals with these challenging cases.

Keywords

Hand, soft tissue - Microsurgical reconstruction - Algorithm

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