Interpositional vein grafts to restore the superficial palmar arch in
severe devascularizing injuries of the hand. Greenberg BM. Cuadros CL. Jupiter JB. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston. J Hand Surg [Am]. 13(5):753-7, 1988 Sep. The use of an interpositional vein graft to restore inflow to the digits by recreating the superficial palmar arch is presented. This technique is best reserved for severe, devascularizing injuries to the hand, significant damage to the palmar vessels, and when they may a paucity of donor vein available.
Original Text by Clifford R. Wheeless, III, MD.
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