[Reconstruction of partial defects at the end of the fingers].

OBJECTIVE:To study the reconstruction of partial defects at the end of the thumbs and other fingers with microsurgical free toe flaps. METHODS:21 partial defects (19 cases) at the end of thumbs and other fingers were reconstructed with microsurgical free toe flaps taking from the corresponding toe part. RESULTS:All the free flaps survived. The patients were followed up for 3 - 6 months. The aesthetic and functional results were both satisfactory. The two-point-discrimination distance was 4 - 6 mm. CONCLUSIONS:The microsurgical free toe flaps have good therapeutic effect for the reconstruction of partial defects at the end of the fingers.