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Digital replantation in children: a long-term follow-up study
K Ikeda1, S Yamauchi, F Hashimoto
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Kanazawa University, Japan.
Microsurgery
|January 1, 1990
Abstract:
This paper reports a series of 14 cases of digital replantation in children who had had a total of 17 digits traumatically amputated. All but two digits survived, for an overall success rate of 88%. The length of follow-up was between 3 and 14 years (average 8 years). Sensory recovery of all digits was satisfactory. The mean growth rate of replanted digits relative to contralateral digits was 86%. Twelve cases had an excellent result, and one case had a good result. Digital replantation in children is recommended when feasible.