International Case Reports Journal (ISSN: 2770-9647) | Volume 2, Issue 5 | Case Reort | Open Access

Thumb Reconstruction Post Semiamputation

Omar Alsmearat*

Jordanian Ministry of Health, Jordan 

*Correspondence to: Omar Alsmearat 

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Abstract

Thumb considered as the main finger as it has about 65% of the function of the hand, so amputation of the thumb has a negative effect on the person functional and psychological life.

Trauma considered the most common cause of amputation especially in laborer workers. This type of amputation has dirty wound with increased risk of infection and failure of any attempt for reconstruction.

We present a case of a carpenter male in who present with thumb semi amputation by electrical saw with sequence of surgeries for debridement and reconstruction.

Keywords:

Thumb; Semiamputation; Trauma; Surgery

Citation:

Omar Alsmearat. Thumb Reconstruction Post Semiamputation. Int Case Rep Jour. 2022;2(5):1-3.