[Second-toe transfer on forearm stump as an alternative to Krukenberg's operation--case illustration].

The result of gripping ability reconstruction by Vilkki's method in a patient after a total wrist amputation is presented. The achieved range of motion makes possible gripping of objects of 3.5 cm in diameter; patient's hand function improved which depicts the drop of 8 points according to DASH questionnaire. The patient is highly satisfied with this result.