Abstract:

Objective　To discuss the surgical approach and the clinical curative effect of using the fibula side flap of the great toe to repair the soft-tissue.defect of the palmar side finger.　Method   A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients with soft-tissue defect on the palm side of the finger treated by the fibula side flap of the great toe between August 2005 to August 2011.　Result　In the study period of 12 to 36 months, all of the 17 flaps survived with good texture and appearance, and two point discrimination of 4~6 mm.  And the functional recovery the fingers was satisfactory and The patients' gait was not affected.　Conclusion　Using the fibula side flap of the great toe to repair the soft-tissue defect of the palmar side of the finger is a preferential choice which delivers excellent clinical curative effect.

Key words: Fibula side flap of great toe, Reconstruction, Finger injuries, Microsurgery