RODEO THUMB - AN UNUSUAL ETIOLOGY OF AVULSION AMPUTATION OF THE THUMB

Though avulsion amputation of the thumb is a devastating hand injury, microsurgical techniques allow for immediate reconstruction and early restoration of function. The majority of these injuries occur in the w orkplace. An uncommon cause of thumb avulsion amputation is team ropin g. Recently, several individuals with such injuries presented and unde rwent successful replantation. Early perioperative venous thrombosis i n one case led to secondary reconstruction with a delayed skin flap. N onetheless, all patients have returned to full activity including team roping.