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Abstract
We retrospectively investigated the importance of aesthetics after pollicization in 12 pollicized thumbs in nine patients with current objective and subjective measurements. Subjective improvements in appearance and function correlated even though improvement of function was of greater importance.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume) is essential reading for everyone involved in restoring the function to the hand and upper limb. Dedicated to the needs of hand, plastic, reconstructive and orthopaedic surgeons, it publishes the best selection of current papers on hand surgery.
The journal regularly highlights key developments in a range of original, authoritative and highly informative articles written by distinguished experts from around the world. Rapid coverage of the latest research, techniques, trends and ideas to make sure you stay up-to-date.
Subjects covered include:
joint replacement
fracture and joint injuries
microvascular surgery
congenital hand problems
You will also find editorials, book reviews, conference dates, case studies, detailed coverage of new techniques and full-length reviews articles.