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ALVAREZ CAMBRAS, Rodrigo et al. Digital transposition in the treatment of macrodactyly. Rev Cubana Ortop Traumatol [online]. 2002, vol.16, n.1-2, pp. 65-69. ISSN 1561-3100.

The case of a patient suffering from progressive macrodactyly of the third finger of the right hand diagnosed at birth without hereditary or teratological antecedents is presented. Surgical treatment consisted in the ray amputation of the third finger of the right hand and transposition of the index finger to the base of it by Peacock’s modified technique. Consolidation was attained 4 weeks after surgery. She was able to make all the movements of the fingers with maximum amplitude at 9 weeks. There were no postsurgical complications. On the 18th month, she had no relapse and she carried out all her activities with excellent strength and precision in the movements.

Palavras-chave : FINGERS [abnormalities]; FINGERS [surgery]; HYPERTROPHY; RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGICAL PROCEDURES.