Pollicization for congenital thumb malformations: a retrospective study of 24 patients with a 9 year mean follow-up
This study assessed clinical and functional outcomes after pollicization for congenital thumb malformations in 24 patients. Most achieved good functional scores, although grip and key pinch strength were reduced. Outcomes were poorer in patients with associated comorbidities.<b>Level of evidence:</b> IV.
Authors
- Aurélie Mezel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3706-2742)
- Marc Saab
- Gauthier Desrousseaux
Institutions
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Lille (FR)
- Hôpital Roger Salengro (FR)
- Hôpital Jeanne de Flandre (FR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume)
- Published
- 2025-09-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/17531934251375812
- Primary Topic
- Congenital limb and hand anomalies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00