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Thumb replantation or not?

L Ekerot, J Holmberg, I Niechajev

    Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    |January 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Thumb replantation offers better functional and social outcomes compared to alternative treatments for thumb amputation. This study found that successful replantation resulted in comparable costs and improved patient results.

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    Area of Science:

    • Reconstructive Surgery
    • Microsurgery
    • Orthopedic Surgery

    Background:

    • Thumb amputation presents significant functional and social challenges.
    • Replantation/revascularization is a complex surgical option for thumb loss.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the functional and social outcomes of thumb replantation with alternative treatments.
    • To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of thumb replantation.

    Main Methods:

    • A three-year study of 14 consecutive thumb replantation cases (10 complete, 4 incomplete).
    • Comparison with a matched control group where replantation failed or was not attempted.
    • Assessment of functional outcomes including range of motion, grip/pinch strength, and standardized hand function tests.
    • Calculation of healthcare costs, sick leave duration, and disability rates.

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    Main Results:

    • Eight of the 14 replanted thumbs (57%) survived.
    • Replantation yielded better functional and social results compared to the control group.
    • Costs associated with hospital care, sick leave, and disability were comparable between groups.

    Conclusions:

    • Thumb replantation is a viable option providing superior functional and social results over alternative treatments.
    • The cost-effectiveness of thumb replantation is comparable to non-replantation scenarios.
    • Successful thumb replantation significantly improves patient quality of life post-amputation.