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[Aseptic bone necrosis following reimplantation of a degloving finger]
L Obert1, H P Corral, F Gérard
1Service de chirurgie orthopédique traumatologique plastique, assistance main, CHU Jean Minjoz, 25000 Besançon, France.
Chirurgie De La Main
|March 12, 2002
Abstract:
We report a case of microsurgical replantation of a degloved finger in a manual worker. Four months following replantation, avascular necrosis of the middle and distal phalanges was apparent. Amputation at the level of the proximal phalanx was performed. Re-plantation is the solution of choice for such degloving injuries, but a different flap can be used if replantation is not possible. Avascular necrosis of bone is an unfrequent complication, but surgeons should be aware of it.
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