[Macro- and microreplantations of the lower leg and foot]

Amputations suitable for replantation in the distal lower leg and foot are seldom. There is no indication if shortening will exceed 5 cm or loss of sensitivity is to be expected. Forefood and toe replantations are to be seen predominantly under aesthetic points of view. Satisfactory results in 10 own cases could be achieved if indications for lower leg replantations were limited to guillotine-type amputations, children and some bilateral lesions. Polytrauma as a rule is not a good indication.