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Hand Surgery in Japan.
Yoshitaka Minamikawa1, Emiko Horii2, Yoshitaka Hamada2
1Minamikawa Orthopaedic Surgery, Namba Hand Center, Osaka, Japan.
Journal of Hand and Microsurgery
|March 12, 2021
Summary
Japanese hand surgeons pioneered microsurgery, including thumb replantation and toe transfers. Their innovations advanced congenital hand surgery, nerve repair, and joint replacements, significantly impacting global surgical practices.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Microsurgery
- Hand Surgery
Background:
- Japan's hand surgery field has overcome challenges through dedicated surgeons.
- The early development of the Japanese Society for Surgery of the Hand is highlighted.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the historical development and key contributions of Japanese hand surgery.
- To showcase innovative surgical techniques and advancements in the field.
Main Methods:
- Historical review of the Japanese Society for Surgery of the Hand.
- Documentation of significant surgical innovations and techniques developed in Japan.
Main Results:
- Microsurgery, including thumb replantation and toe transfers, emerged as a major achievement.
- Innovations in congenital hand surgery, nerve repair, wrist arthroscopy, and joint replacements were developed.
- Techniques for rheumatoid hand treatment, such as implant arthroplasty, were refined.
Conclusions:
- Japanese surgeons have made substantial and innovative contributions to hand surgery globally.
- The field has advanced significantly through techniques in microsurgery, congenital hand surgery, and reconstructive procedures.
