The Masquelet Technique for Thumb Metacarpal Reconstruction Following Trauma: A Case Report.
Zachary C LumLily ParkKathryn E HuffMohamed A IbrahimPublished in: JBJS case connector (2019)
Gunshot injuries to the thumb with concomitant soft-tissue and osseous loss are devastating. Reconstruction depends on the level of the injury, the severity of the soft-tissue and osseous damage, and the viability of the digit, as well as patient factors, including occupation, physical demands, and expectations.