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Fig. 13.5 Huber transfer; abductor digiti minimi (ADM). (a) division of the ADM from distal to proximal. One can lengthen the transplant by harvesting a periosteal slip of the ulnar base of the proximal phalanx. (b) the transfer is
by Royle [24], it is a pure tendon transfer, which gives a longer transplant and is frequently used to restore opposition and stabilize the ulnar collat­eral ligament (UCL) [25]. The two lateral strips of the FCS can be disinserted distally at the inter­mediate phalanx but now we prefer avoiding an incision on the nger. We perform a transverse incision on the distal fold of the palm, proximal
dragged subcutaneously to the radial side of the MP joint of the thumb. (c) Same girl right hand; result after 10years. (d) Kapandji’s score is 8. (e) True active ante­pulsion up to 40°
to the A1 pulley, we isolate the FCS tendon and by pulling strongly with a silicone loop, with the fourth nger in exion, it is possible to bring the chiasma into the palm and cut it. It is then easy to harvest the tendon. Another transverse proximal incision is realized to identify the transplant at the exit of the carpal tunnel (Figs.13.6a–i) and a buttonhole is made in the middle of the retinacu-
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Fig. 13.6 Flexus adductus thumb on type 3A.Transfer of the sublimis of the fourth nger (Royle transfer). (a) Dorsal view. (b) palmar view showing the lateral passive hyper-laxity. (c) opening of the rst web with resection of a supernumerary transverse muscle. (d) Harvesting of the two slips of the FCS of the fourth nger. We no longer open the fourth nger since we are able to harvest the FCS by pulling strongly the tendon in the palm and cutting the
chiasma. (e) Making a pulley by opening a buttonhole in the exor tendon retinaculum. (f) the transfer is dragged to the radial edge of the MP joint. One slip is sutured very proximal to the base of the proximal phalanx, while the other is dragged through a hole in the metacarpal head, from radial to ulnar, to reconstruct the UCL. (g–i) Same child; 2years follow up with a true active antepulsion and opposition
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lum which will serve as reection pulley. The tendon is then dragged to the lateral face of the MP joint and of the proximal phalanx of the thumb to be reinserted on the supposed distal insertion of the APB.
To stabilize the MP joint, many authors per­form a transosseous tunnel in the head of the rst metacarpal bone and use one of the strips to reconstruct the ulnar collateral ligament.
The removal of FCS tendon does not compro­mise the exion of the fourth nger, nor create any instability of the PIP joint.
Extension Transfer
This transfer is largely underestimated in the lit­erature. In case of EPB aplasia, if children have the extension through the EPL, it is often inade­quate to cause a correct opening of the rst web. In this case, we can use the extensor indicis pro­prius (EIP) after checking preoperatively that the child has an independent extension of the index.
As reported in the Japanese publications, the interest of this transfer is to improve the thumb extension and to stabilize the ulnar side of the MP joint.
Harvesting the EIP is easy. We start distally by separating the distal insertion of the EIP on the MP joint of the index. The tendon is then dragged by a small incision on the dorsal surface of the wrist or taken directly when opening of the rst web. It is then slipped on the dorsal and ulnar side of the rst metacarpal and then inserted on the base of the proximal phalanx by making numer­ous mooring points on the ulnar part of the cap­sule of the MP joint becoming both an active transfer of extension and of joint stabilization.
Stabilization oftheMP Joint
It should be checked pre-operatively if it is a sim­ple ulnar or multi-directional instability. In this latter case, it is illusory to attempt to reconstruct the ligaments. It is better to perform a chondrode-
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sis between the head of M1 and the base of P1, but this ‘arthrodesis at pediatric age’ must be car­ried out with care so as not to damage the growth cartilage at the base of P1.
If it is stability only on the ulnar side, the two techniques mentioned above will be carried out: stabilization transfer of the EIP, transfer of the FCS and for some Huber transfer (ADM).
Cosmetic improvement: thenar eminence aug­mentation. As mentioned before, the Huber trans­fer can correct the thenar muscle amyotrophy but very partially, to be honest. In order to restore the thenar relief, I have performed some fat grafts according to Coleman with satisfactory results. This should be proposed only at the end of growth. Upton [26] has published an adipofascial island ap in pollicization but it could be per­formed in type 2 or 3A as well.
13.11.2.2 Indications
Whatever the type of hypoplasia, treatment should be early, started in the rst year and ide­ally completed before 2years of age [27].
Type 1
For type 1, as we have seen, the function is nor­mal. There is therefore no surgical indication.
Type 2
For type 2, the treatment systematically com­prises three components:
– Opening of the rst commissure with skin
aps and musculo-aponeurotic release.
– Thumb opposition transfer and possibly palli-
ative extension.
– Stabilization of the MCP.
The reconstruction of the rst web space is not the subject of any controversy. The choice of the type of opposition and the stabilization of the MCP depend on the habits of the authors. Paul Smith [28] proposed an algorithm of therapeutic decisions according to the type of instability of the MP joint. In case of uni-axial instability, he proposes the transfer of the FCS of the fourth n­ger with a transosseous passage of one of the
strips to reconstruct the ulnar collateral ligament. It is also our method of choice. If the instability is multi-axial, he recommends a chondrodesis of the MCP and a Huber-type opposition transfer.
In our experience, the use of chondrodesis is rarely necessary in type 2, because we have the habit, in case of multi-axial instability with de­cit extension of the MCP to practice at rst the transfer of the ‘EIP to restore the extension [29] and perform a transfer of the FCS of the fourth nger while the FPL of the thumb actively stabi­lize the MCP.
Type 3
We only mention the type 3 A case since the 3 B and 3 C are treated by index pollicization for the vast majority of authors.
For type 3A, multi-axis instability of the MP joint is the rule and chondrodesis is most often required. The intrinsic tendons are all absent and the extrinsic tendons are very slender. It is there­fore imperative to restore the opposition and the extension of the thumb as previously described.
The opening of the rst commissure most often requires a ‘generous’ ap-type Buck Gramcko.
The closure of the angle between the rst and second metacarpal bone (M1 and M2) is so important that we could be tempted to perform M1-M2 arthrodesis by bicortical trapezoidal bone graft. However, this technique can only be performed at adolescence because it would block the physeal plate and thus the growth of the base of M1.
Key Points
– Do not confuse a exus adductus thumb
whose orthopaedic treatment with manipula-
tions and splinting is always favourable with a
true thumb hypoplasia that requires release of
the rst web, stabilization of the MP joint and
restoration of the opposition and extension of
the thumb.
– Take time to check if instability of the MP
joint is only passive or both passive and active.
If the child can stabilize actively his joint with
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a proper contraction of his intrinsic or extrin­sic muscles, there is no need for a ligament reconstruction.
– Regardless of the type of hypoplasia, even in
type 1, keep in mind that the malformation of the thumb is rarely isolated, requiring a complete examination of the child, of his ipsi­and contra-lateral upper limb, and of the parents.
– The choice of the tendon transfer is made
according to the stability of the MCP.
– Any kind of procedure requires a postopera-
tive immobilization by splinting for several months to avoid a secondary retraction of the rst web.
– It should not be forgotten that the functional
result depends on the severity of the hypopla­sia and especially if associated with a RCH.
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GiorgioPajardi, ElisaRosanda, andChiaraParolo
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Abstract
Congenital malformation of the thumb is one of the most important problems in congenital disease. The hypoplastic thumb is character­ized by a variable degree of bony and soft tis­sue inadequacy. It may occur alone or as part of a multiple congenital anomaly syndrome. Depending on degree of hypoplasia, the non­surgical or surgical treatment differs. Every treatment, usually, starts very early in the childhood to improve brain plasticity.
In case of surgical management, the pri­mary goal is to improve or restore pincer grip. In general when the hypoplastic thumb lacks basilar joint stability or is absent, the hand is best treated by politicization of the index n­ger. When hypoplasia is less severe, surgical strategy includes rst web deepening, MP ligamentoplasty, opponensplasty, and tendon transfer.
G. Pajardi Department of Hand Surgery and Rehabilitation, S. Giuseppe Hospital IRCCS MultiMedica, Milan University, Milan, Italy e-mail: gpajardi@centrostudimano.it
E. Rosanda (*) · C. Parolo Milan, Italy e-mail: elisa.rosanda@multimedica.it;
chiara.parolo@multimedica.it
Keywords
Congenital hand deformities · Thumb hypoplasia · Pollicization · First web deepen­ing · Opponensplasty · Tendon transfer
Congenital malformation of the thumb is one of the most important problems in congenital dis­ease. The thumb has unique characteristics despite of long ngers. The CMC joint, the intrin­sic and extrinsic muscles, the vascularization, and innervation make it the most important nger in the hand with the capability of opposition that differentiates human from the other species.
The hypoplastic thumb is characterized by a variable degree of bony and soft tissue inade­quacy. There are several denitions of hypoplas­tic thumb: A thumb is considered to be underdeveloped if deciency of any one or all structures is present [1]. Congenital hypoplastic thumb is dened as a short, underdeveloped thumb with decient or absent intrinsic muscles with or without decient extrinsic musculoskele­tal structures [2]. The thumb is considered hypo­plastic when its tip does not reach the midway point of the proximal phalanx of the index nger.
Depending on degree of hypoplasia, the non­surgical or surgical treatment differs. In general, when the hypoplastic thumb lacks basilar joint stability or is absent, the hand is best treated by politicization of the index nger. When hypopla-
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sia is less severe, the thumb should be retained and reconstructed.
Treatments, usually, starts very early in the childhood. The pollicization is performed at about 1 year of age. This is preferred because by 6 months the infant begins to move the thumb voluntarily, by 9months the thumb gains its inde­pendence and mobility from the palm whereas by 1 year of age, it becomes a crucial portion of hand function [3]. Than younger surgery takes advantage of brain plasticity and ease of incorpo­ration into daily activities.
14.1 Epidemiology
The exact incidence of thumb hypoplasia is dif­cult to determine because of the large number of upper limb malformations, which contain some type of thumb deciency. Kozin reported that the rate of birth anomalies is about 1% to 2%; of these about 10% occur in the upper extremity [4]. Entin [5] reported a 16% incidence of thumb hypoplasia among Canadian patients whereas Flatt [6] published an 11.2% incidence of thumb abnormalities and a 3.6% incidence of thumb hypoplasia or aplasia.
14.2 Associated Conditions
Thumb hypoplasia can occur isolated or in the context of other diseases. The presence of associ­ated congenital anomalies and syndromes should be investigated with the aid of a geneticist.
More common association include:
• Holt Horam syndrome.
• VACTERL associations: vertebral abnormali-
ties, anal atresia, cardiac abnormalities, tra-
cheo esophageal stula and/or esophageal
atresia, renal agenesis and dysplasia, and limb
defects.
• TAR SYNDROME (thrombocytopenia-absent
radius): does not result in thumb hypoplasia
but instead leads to a at broad thumb.
• Fanconi anemia.
• CHARGE syndrome (coloboma of the eye, heart defects, atresia of the nasal choanae, retardation of growth and/or development, genital and/or urinary abnormalities, and ear abnormalities and deafness).
14.3 Classication
Muller described the rst classication of thumb hypoplasia in 1937, subsequent modication done by Blauth, Buck-Gramcko and Manske has improved the classication.
Nowadays, the accepted classication is the
modied Blauth classication that is categorized into ve general types or grades.
This classication is used not only to describe
the degree of hypoplasia but also to predict physi­cal ndings and guide treatment.
A type I hypoplastic thumb is stable with good
overall function but slightly smaller than a typi­cal thumb. Both intrinsic and extrinsic muscles are present.
In type II and type III, there is a narrowing of
the thumb index web space, aplasia/hypoplasia of thenar muscles, and instability of the thumb metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint. In type II, thumbs have intrinsic muscle aplasia/hypoplasia whereas type III thumbs have intrinsic and extrin­sic muscle aplasia/hypoplasia.
Manske etal. [7] sub-classied type III thumbs
into A or B based on the condition of the carpo­metacarpal (CMC) joint. The distinction is that the type IIIA thumb has a stable CMC joint. Type IIIB has severely underdeveloped CMC joint unstable.
Type IV deciency is a oating thumb, in
which a rudimentary digit is connected to the hand by only skin and a neurovascular bundle. Type V deciency is a complete absence of the thumb (Fig.14.1).
14.4 Indications
In severe grade of hypoplasia, from type IV to type V, the indication is the pollicization of the index nger.
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Although in the last years there are some con­troversial for the indication in Blauth IIIB, index nger pollicization remains the ideal reconstruc­tion also in this grade of hypoplasia.
Pollicization is also indicated in other congen­ital diseases as mirror hand, macrodactyly, mul­tingered hand and some traumatic cases.
The patient has to be healthy and able to toler­ate general anesthesia. Must be investigated for any associated syndrome and disease. The sur­gery is not appropriate for children with several central nervous system deciencies.
Must be discussed with parents the expected functional results: a stiff index nger will make a stiff neo thumb [8].
14.5 Techniques
The current technique of pollicization represents a consolidation of contributions from surgeons over the last 100years [911].
The procedure was rst described by Littler in 1952, modied by Buck-Gramcko in 1971 and then many surgeons rened the technique to improve appearance and function.
In the literature, the most discussed items include skin incision, positioning and xation of the metacarpal head, rebalancing of intrinsic muscles and extensor tendons.
There isn’t a perfect technique but every sur­geon prefers the one in his hands is better.
The goals are to provide ample access to the index for pollicization, to reconstruct the rst
web space, recreate a functional new thumb with a good opponent position.
The pollicization requires a stepwise approach.
Some of the critical points are:
1. Adequate design of the skin incision to allow easy index nger transposition and creation of an adequate thumb-index web space. This allows avoiding scar in the web space and pre­venting a contracture.
2. Preservation and reinsertion of intrinsic mus­cles in order to ensure thumb adduction and abduction,
3. Epiphysiodesis of the grow plate of metacar­pal to prevent excessive growth of the base of the pollicized index nger,
4. extension of the MCP joint to avoid future thumb hyperextension,
5. xation of the new thumb in opposition [12].
Our personal technique based on Buck-
Gramcko technique modied by Foucher [13].
In this procedure, there’ s a modication of the skin incision, rebalancing of extensor ten­dons, and bone xation (Fig.14.2).
The surgery starts with the children placed in a supine position under general anesthesia. A bra­chial plexus axillar block is performed to avoid pain during operation and in the early postopera­tory period. A pediatric tourniquet is placed on the upper arm. Preoperative antibiotic prophy­laxis is administered routinely.
The limb is gently exsanguinated to allow bet­ter visualization of the digital vessels.
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In children with a type IV or IIIB thumb hypo­plasia, the incision wraps around the base of non­functional thumb. The extra digit is then removed with bone, tendon, nail, and neurovascular bun­dle are cauterized. In case of presence of hypo­plastic thenar muscle, this is detached and preserve to restore thenar eminence.
The palmar skin is incised rst and the ap is raised distally. Neurovascular bundles are identi­ed and isolated from common digital vessels and nerves to the index-long web space and radial side of index nger. Additional dissection could be necessary in case of arterial variations. The distal arterial bifurcation is identied and its contribution to the long nger is ligated. Proximal microdissection is necessary to further separate the proper digital nerves to easier translation of the nger. To prevent inadvertent vessel injury could be helpful the use of surgical loop.
The rst annular pulley of the index nger is identied and incised to allow mobilization of index nger and prevent buckling of the exor tendons after the digit is shortened. The inter­metacarpal ligament is identied and divided.
The dorsal incision extends transversely across the PIP joint. The dorsal ap is sharply elevated with the conservation of as many dorsal veins as possible. The veins are then followed proximally to allow good exposure of extensor tendons until MCP joint. The index extensor ten­dons are isolated and cut at the MCPJ.Then are
splitted proximally until PIP joint into two bun­dle. This procedure creates new tendons for the reinsertion of intrinsic muscle.
The pollicization proceeds with the identica­tion, isolation, and mobilization of the rst dorsal and palmar interossei muscles. They are released distally with a portion of aponeurosis in prepara­tion for suture xation and reinsertion. Beware to isolate carefully the tendons from collateral liga­ments to avoid damage of the metacarpophalan­geal joint.
Once all of the soft tissues are adequately dis­sected and prepared, the entire metacarpal bone is exposed.
Removing of the diaphysis metacarpal bone shortens the index nger. With the soft tissues retracted, two osteotomies through metaphyseal portion are performed in a perpendicular direc­tion. The distal cut is directly through the physis using a ne blade. In this step, it is important to preserve the periosteal because it gives stability to the new CMC joint. Then it is performed the epiphysiodesis through physeal ablation to pre­vent unwanted growth of the new thumb.
The base and the head of the metacarpal bone are xed into hyperextension position with a mini or micro mitek anchor. This position is made to rectify the discrepancy between index metacar­pophalangeal joint that hyperextend and normal thumb carpometacarpal joint that does not hyperextend.
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Many authors prefer to give the right position and x the new joint with a Kirschner wire. Usually, we prefer to avoid that to allow early rehabilitation program. The correct position is reached by suturing the intrinsic muscle, tendons, and skin. Just in older children, the xation with k wire could give more stability at the joint.
Next step is the reinsertion of intrinsic mus­cles and extensor tendons. The palmar and dor­sal interossei muscles are sutured at the ulnar and radial bands, respectively. In this way, the palmar interossei muscles become the new adductor pollicis and the dorsal one the new abductor of the thumb. The proximal portion of extensor tendon is reattached to the central part of extensor complex to be new extensor pollicis longus.
This rebalancing gives a stable and good posi­tion to the thumb: about 45 degrees of abduction and 135 degrees of pronation.
Once the index nger has been secured in the new position is important to ensure hemostasis control to avoid bleeding and hematoma formation.
The nal closure of the skin is performed with rotation of the volar part of the ap to cover the rst web space. This allows avoiding scar in the rst web space and giving more stability to the thumb. Any redundant skin is excised (Fig.14.3).
The procedure is completed. The tourniquet is deated. Any persistent bleeding, ischemia or venous congestion must be investigated before making the dressing. The upper extremity is immobilized with a well-padded long arm cast with the thumb in an opposition.
The child is admitted overnight and the arm is elevated to promote venous drainage. Ten days later, the cast and the dressing are removed under sedation and replaced with removable split. From now start the rehabilitation program.