Patient: right thumb floating, non-functional, the first metacarpal bone is missing radial abduction hand our local hospital suggested that the index thumb thumb to retain the floating thumb, reconstruction of thumb function, so that the hand five fingers are in, how big can surgery, thank you.
Liu Bo, Hand Surgery Department, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital: Hello! It is possible to keep 5 fingers. Please upload photos of your hand, and x-rays for better evaluation.
Patient: I’ll send you a photo of the right thumb without metacarpal bone less bone, floating finger only skin connected, how big can be operated, find which specialist is better, thank you Dr. Liu, wish you good health and all the best in the new year.
Liu Bo, Hand Surgery Department, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital: Hello, thank you for your good wishes. It is possible to keep 5 fingers with a floating thumb, I have dealt with this case both abroad and in China. But you have to check carefully whether the child is suitable for this kind of surgery. The film you took is not very clear. If possible, it is better to bring the films and the child to our hospital for one interview. The surgery can be performed at the age of 1-2 years, not too late. Wish your child a speedy recovery!
Patient: Thank you. I will go over there in April or May and look for you then.
Liu Bo, Hand Surgery Department, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital: You’re welcome!