00:00

Moberg’s volar advancement flap for thumb

VIEW:

Overview

Subscribe to get full access to this operation and the extensive Upper Limb & Hand Surgery Atlas.

FREE TRIAL


Learn the Moberg’s volar advancement flap for thumb surgical technique with step by step instructions on OrthOracle. Our e-learning platform contains high resolution images and a certified CME of the Moberg’s volar advancement flap for thumb surgical procedure.

The human prehensile thumb is a very important digit that allows us to perform dexterous manual tasks with unique grips namely precision pinch, lateral key pinch and tripod. Maintaining the length of the thumb and sensitivity of the skin pad is, therefore, of paramount importance in reconstruction, following traumatic amputation injuries.

The volar advancement flap (first described by Moberg in 1964) allows for resurfacing by advancing the palmar skin with the neurovascular bundles contained within it. It provides a reliable and sensate flap with durable skin and subcutaneous tissue. It is an extremely useful and simple technique for restoration and reconstruction of the thumb tip.

 

Author: Manish Gupta, Consultant Hand Surgeon

Institution: The Birmingham Hand Centre, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, UK

Clinicians should seek clarification on whether any implant demonstrated is licensed for use in their own country.

In the USA contact: fda.gov
In the UK contact: gov.uk
In the EU contact: ema.europa.eu

Online learning is only available to subscribers.

Accreditations

Logo Logo Logo Logo Logo Logo Logo Logo Logo

Associates & Partners

Logo Logo Logo Logo Logo Logo Logo
Textbook cover image Back to
Orthosolutions Roundtable Textbook