A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal

Long-term effects of toe transfers on the donor feet




AuthorsT. Kotkansalo, P. Elo, T. Luukkaala, S. K. Vilkki

PublisherSAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD

Publishing placeLONDON; 1 OLIVERS YARD, 55 CITY ROAD, LONDON EC1Y 1SP, ENGLAND

Publication year2014

Journal:Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume)

Journal name in sourceJournal of Hand Surgery-European Volume

Journal acronymJ.Hand Surg.-Eur.Vol.

Volume39

Issue9

First page 966

Last page976

Number of pages11

ISSN1753-1934

eISSN2043-6289

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1177/1753193413518702


Abstract

The purpose of this study was to assess the long-term consequences to the donor site of microvascular transfer of one or two toes. This was achieved retrospectively by patient-reported, clinician-based and functional testing. Weight-bearing radiographs were taken of both feet. Seventy-four patients (80 feet, 84 transferred toes) participated in this study. After a median of 16 years follow-up, most patients reported no or only minor complaints concerning the donor site. Cold intolerance and pain during exertion were the most commonly reported complaints. According to the two functional scores used, 92% of patients reported no or minor complaint and 83% of patients received a good result at the donor feet. Maintaining first ray alignment and avoiding early postoperative complications predicted a better outcome. Even though donor site ramifications should be expected after microvascular transfer of toes, patient satisfaction remains high.




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