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Replantation.

J R Doyle1, W H Seitz, M McBride

  • 1Division of Orthopaedics, Johns A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii-Manoa, Honolulu.

Hand Clinics
|August 1, 1989
PubMed
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Replantation surgery for upper extremity amputations is a successful treatment, with over 80% success rates. Functional outcomes often surpass prosthetic options, advancing reconstructive surgery techniques.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Microsurgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

  • Replantation is a well-established treatment for accidental upper extremity amputations.
  • The technique has a global reach and a history spanning over a century.
  • Microsurgical advancements have significantly contributed to its success.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the efficacy and established nature of upper extremity replantation.
  • To emphasize the functional superiority of replantation over prosthetics in select cases.
  • To underscore the impact of replantation experience on broader reconstructive procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established replantation protocols and outcomes.
  • Analysis of functional results compared to prosthetic use.

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  • Examination of the influence of microsurgical techniques developed through replantation.

    • Main Results:

    • Replantation success rates exceed 80 percent.
    • Functional results in replanted extremities often outperform current prosthetic devices.
    • Experience from replantation has driven innovation in free tissue transfer techniques.

    Conclusions:

    • Upper extremity replantation is a highly successful and viable treatment option.
    • Replantation offers superior functional outcomes compared to prosthetics for appropriately selected patients.
    • The evolution of microsurgery, spurred by replantation, has benefited various reconstructive procedures.