Beine, A OSampath, S RCordeiro, R A1989-01-012009-05-281989-01-012009-05-281989-01-01Beine AO, Sampath SR, Cordeiro RA. A modification of the surgical correction of the thumb--a long term follow up. Indian Journal of Leprosy. 1989 Jan; 61(1): 17-22http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/54749A modification of the commonest surgical procedure to restore Abduction-Rotation using the flexor superficialis transfer with Y-insertion is described. The modification consists of doing a triple insertion at the thumb instead of Y-insertion. After introducing the triple insertion the procedure shows 80-90% or more good results, whereas 50% or more failures are reported in the existing literature, when a Y-insertion only is used which cannot safely prevent 'Z' deformity. 60 cases were followed up.engFollow-Up StudiesHumansMedian Nerve --surgeryMetacarpophalangeal Joint --surgeryParalysis --surgeryPeripheral Nervous System Diseases --surgeryTendon Transfer --methodsThumb --surgeryUlnar Nerve --surgeryJournal Article