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case_images: Radiograph of the left hand depicting the level of amputations.
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case_images: FIG1
case_images: The index finger was amputated at the level of the metacarpophalangeal joint (Figures 1, 2).
case_images: Level of amputations of the left hand.
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case_images: FIG2
case_images: The index finger was amputated at the level of the metacarpophalangeal joint (Figures 1, 2).
case_images: Poliomyelitis of the right hand.
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case_images: FIG3
case_images: This bilateral deformity resulted in the severe disability of the patient (Figure 3).
case_images: Schematic representation of stage 1.
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case_images: FIG4
case_images: After adjusting the tension, the flexor pollicis and extensor pollicis longus were repaired (Figures 4, 5).
case_images: Replanted thumb.
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case_images: FIG5
case_images: After adjusting the tension, the flexor pollicis and extensor pollicis longus were repaired (Figures 4, 5).
case_images: Schematic representation of stage 2.
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case_images: FIG6
case_images: Three months later, when the thumb had attained normal function and position, we performed stage 2 (Figures 6-10).
case_images: Exploration on a volar surface.
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case_images: FIG7
case_images: Three months later, when the thumb had attained normal function and position, we performed stage 2 (Figures 6-10).
case_images: Exploration on a dorsal surface.
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case_images: FIG8
case_images: Three months later, when the thumb had attained normal function and position, we performed stage 2 (Figures 6-10).
case_images: Three-finger transfer.
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case_images: FIG9
case_images: Three months later, when the thumb had attained normal function and position, we performed stage 2 (Figures 6-10).
case_images: Donor site closure.
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case_images: FIG10
case_images: Three months later, when the thumb had attained normal function and position, we performed stage 2 (Figures 6-10).
case_images: Hand movements after one year.. Grasping an object.
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case_images: FIG11
case_images: The static two-point discrimination at all digits was 5 mm after one year (Figures 11-13).
case_images: Hand movements after one year.. Opposition movement.
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case_images: FIG12
case_images: The static two-point discrimination at all digits was 5 mm after one year (Figures 11-13).
case_images: Hand movements after one year.. Holding a pen.
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case_images: FIG13
case_images: The static two-point discrimination at all digits was 5 mm after one year (Figures 11-13).