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The limited therapeutic options in such cases may, in the most severe scenarios, necessitate amputation, which has devastating functional consequences. The induced membrane technique, described by Masquelet, has proven effective in reconstructing bone loss in the lower limbs, particularly in septic contexts. However, its application in hand surgery remains underreported.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Case presentation:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In this case, we describe a bone and joint defect of the thumb's metacarpophalangeal joint, complicated by osteoarthritis following a dog bite injury. After failure of initial osteosynthesis, resulting in bone and joint destruction, we performed a two-stage metacarpophalangeal arthrodesis using an iliac bone graft and Masquelet's technique.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The permanent use of a cement spacer is often employed in clinical practice, but it frequently leads to complications, including spacer fractures, pain, and dislocations. Our proposed method is simple, reproductible, and applicable in both emergency and non-emergency settings.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Our findings suggest that the Masquelet technique represents a promising reconstructive option for managing bone loss in osteitis with a high risk of amputation. This approach enables the preservation of sufficient thumb length to maintain pollici-digital function, allowing for satisfactory gripping ability. Further long-term studies are necessary to confirm these preliminary results.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Graphical abstract:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>JOURNAL\/ijscr\/04.03\/01612930-202506000-00105\/figure1\/v\/2026-03-03T185604Z\/r\/image-jpeg<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Highlights<\/jats:title>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1016\/j.ijscr.2025.111425","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,5,13]],"date-time":"2025-05-13T11:12:56Z","timestamp":1747134776000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1097\/lww.0000000000001000","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Reconstruction of a thumb metacarpophalangeal bone defect using the Masquelet technique: A case report"],"prefix":"10.1097","volume":"131","author":[{"given":"Gauthier","family":"Lagarde","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Institut Universitaire Locomoteur et du Sport, Pasteur 2 Hospital, University C\u00f4te d'Azur, Nice, France"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Omar","family":"Alawadhi","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Institut Universitaire Locomoteur et du Sport, Pasteur 2 Hospital, University C\u00f4te d'Azur, Nice, France"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Olivier","family":"Camuzard","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Institut Universitaire Locomoteur et du Sport, Pasteur 2 Hospital, University C\u00f4te d'Azur, Nice, France"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Thierry","family":"Balaguer","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Institut Universitaire Locomoteur et du Sport, Pasteur 2 Hospital, University C\u00f4te d'Azur, Nice, France"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Brieuc","family":"Monin","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Elise","family":"Lupon","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]}],"member":"276","reference":[{"issue":"2","key":"R1-105-20260304","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"180","DOI":"10.1097\/00000637-199602000-00014","article-title":"Anatomy, physiology, and functional restoration of the thumb","volume":"36","author":"Emerson","year":"1996","journal-title":"Ann. 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