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[Replantation at lower leg level].

A Daigeler1, H Fansa, T Westphal

  • 1Klinik für Plastische, Wiederherstellungs- und Handchirurgie, Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg.

Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift Fur Alle Gebiete Der Operativen Medizen
|November 8, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Replantation surgery offers a viable solution for lower leg amputations, including heterotopic replantation when orthotopic options are impossible. Patients reported good functional outcomes and satisfaction, preferring replanted limbs over prosthetics.

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Area of Science:

  • Reconstructive surgery
  • Microsurgery
  • Limb replantation

Background:

  • Microsurgical advancements have established limb replantation as a standard procedure for unilateral lower leg amputations.
  • Heterotopic replantation serves as a therapeutic alternative for bilateral lower leg amputations when orthotopic replantation is not feasible, potentially avoiding prosthetic use.

Observation:

  • This study reports on seven lower limb replantation cases: five orthotopic and two heterotopic.
  • Functional outcomes, including sensibility, mobility, pain, and aesthetics, were evaluated using clinical assessments and patient questionnaires.

Findings:

  • Both orthotopic and heterotopic lower limb replantations yielded good functional outcomes and high patient satisfaction.
  • Patients undergoing heterotopic replantation reported a preference for the replanted limb over prosthetic devices.

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  • The psychological well-being, mobility, and stability of replanted limbs were found to be satisfactory.

    • Implications:

    • Limb replantation should be considered in all cases of lower leg amputation.
    • Even in bilateral amputations, attempting at least one limb reconstruction, including heterotopic replantation, is recommended.
    • Replantation offers a superior alternative to prosthetics for select patients with lower limb loss.