[Rehabilitation after replantation]

Limb replantation represents a particular surgical challenge. Rehabilitation and functional integration of the patient into everyday life has proven to be as equally important as the operation itself. This requires intensive and long-term cooperation between surgeon, therapist, and patient since replanted limbs without restoration of function are of no use. Besides physiotherapy, ergotherapy is highly important for this since it helps to reactivate daily activities.Also, tactile gnosis and protecting nervous sensibility and motor function can be improved by ergotherapy. With the help of special devices, adjustments,and psychological care, ergotherapy also supports the patient's reintegration into his former social environment.