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Upper extremity replantation: current concepts.

Roni B Prucz¹, Jeffrey B Friedrich

¹Seattle, Wash. From the Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Washington.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

|January 29, 2014

Summary

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Upper extremity replantation focuses on functional outcomes. Advances in microsurgery improve results for avulsion injuries and distal tip amputations, with cold ischemia time less critical.

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Area of Science:

Microsurgery
Hand Surgery
Replantation Surgery

Background:

Upper extremity replantation has evolved from focusing on implant survival to optimizing functional outcomes and surgical efficiency.
Current concepts in indications, surgical techniques, outcome factors, and future directions are analyzed.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current concepts in upper extremity replantation surgery.
To analyze factors affecting outcomes and future directions in the specialty.

Main Methods:

A literature review of recent articles on digit, hand, and upper extremity replantation surgery was conducted.
Emphasis was placed on comparative studies and recent meta-analyses.

Main Results:

Indications for replantation remain largely unchanged, with injury mechanism being key.
Advances in microsurgical techniques improve outcomes for avulsion injuries and distal tip amputations.
Cold ischemia time is less critical, and telemedicine may aid in transfer decisions.

Conclusions:

This review updates current concepts in replantation practice.
It provides insights into the treatment and management of upper extremity amputations.