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Orthoplastic surgery for interdisciplinary extremity reconstruction.

Anja M Boos^1,2, Heide Delbrück³, Philipp Lichte³

¹Department of Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery - Burn Center, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany.

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Summary

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Orthoplastic surgery addresses complex bone and soft tissue defects through an interdisciplinary approach. This strategy aims for early reconstruction and rehabilitation, improving patient outcomes in extremity reconstruction.

Keywords:

extremity reconstruction individualized therapy interdisciplinarity reconstruction orthoplastic surgery

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Area of Science:

Orthoplastic Surgery
Extremity Reconstruction
Trauma Surgery

Background:

Combined bone and soft tissue injuries present significant challenges for surgical teams.
These injuries occur in diverse patient populations, including those with comorbidities and long-term post-trauma sequelae.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline an efficient interdisciplinary treatment approach for complex extremity injuries.
To emphasize the importance of early, joint strategies between orthopedic and plastic surgeons.

Main Methods:

An interdisciplinary collaboration involving orthopedic/trauma and plastic surgeons, potentially including vascular surgeons.
Development of a unified treatment strategy from the outset of care.

Main Results:

The orthoplastic approach prioritizes early definitive fracture stabilization or bony reconstruction.
It integrates soft tissue coverage and reconstruction of neurovascular structures.

Conclusions:

This manuscript details the orthoplastic surgical approach for interdisciplinary extremity reconstruction.
It serves as a guideline to encourage the establishment of specialized extremity reconstruction centers.