Simultaneous Opponensplasty and Free Gracilis Muscle Flap for Thenar Reconstruction after Arteriovenous Malformation Resection

Simultaneous Opponensplasty and Free Gracilis Muscle Flap for Thenar Reconstruction after Arteriovenous Malformation Resection

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We report the case of a thenar eminence arteriovenous malformation presenting with continuous growth Arm Slings and pain that was treated with surgical excision after embolization.Extracapsular resection compromised thenar muscles which function was reconstructed with LED Light Bulbs extensor indicis proprius transfer for opposition and abduction, and neurotized free gracilis muscle flap for opposition and adduction, as well as thenar eminence reconstruction.