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Management of amputated digits.

T Welman¹, D Popova¹, S V Vamadeva¹

¹Department of Plastic Surgery, The Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.

British Journal of Hospital Medicine (London, England : 2005)

|December 2, 2020

Summary

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Traumatic digit amputations require prompt emergency department assessment and specialist referral for potential replantation. This review guides acute management, decision-making for replantation, and surgical steps.

Keywords:

Amputated digits Hand surgery Microsurgery Replantation Trauma

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Area of Science:

Trauma surgery
Emergency medicine
Hand surgery

Background:

Traumatic digit amputations are a significant cause of morbidity, particularly in young, working individuals.
These injuries constitute 1% of all trauma admissions, necessitating efficient management protocols.

Purpose of the Study:

To summarize the acute management of patients with amputated digits presenting to the emergency department.
To outline the assessment, initial treatment, replantation decision-making process, and operative steps for digit amputations.

Main Methods:

This is a review article summarizing current practices and guidelines.
It focuses on the emergency department's role in the initial workup and management.
Key aspects include patient assessment, stabilization, and transfer criteria.

Main Results:

Appropriate initial management and timely referral to a specialist unit are crucial for successful replantation.
The review details the criteria for considering digit replantation.
It also outlines the essential operative steps involved.

Conclusions:

Effective emergency department management is vital for optimizing outcomes in traumatic digit amputations.
Prompt identification of suitable candidates and timely surgical intervention improve the chances of successful digit replantation.
This review provides a framework for healthcare professionals managing these complex injuries.