"A free thenar flap--a case report"

J Orthop Surg Res. 2007 Mar 12:2:4. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-2-4.

Abstract

We present a case report of a free thenar flap surgery done for a volar right hand middle finger, distal and middle phalanx degloving injury. A free thenar flap is a fasciocutaneous sensate flap supplied by a constant branch of the superficial radial artery and its variable nerve supply. It has a distinct advantage of low donor site morbidity, better cosmesis and texture of the flap. No immobilization is required postop. The donor site can be closed primarily.