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Traumatic forequarter amputation

T R Layton, E R Villella, A G Marrangoni

    The Journal of Trauma
    |May 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Traumatic forequarter amputation is a rare, severe injury. Survival is possible with immediate hemorrhage control, wound care, and stump coverage, as replantation is not feasible.

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    Area of Science:

    • Trauma surgery
    • Surgical reconstruction

    Background:

    • Traumatic forequarter amputation involves the avulsion of the arm, scapula, clavicle, and pectoral muscles due to extreme force.
    • This devastating injury is exceptionally rare in clinical practice.

    Observation:

    • Presents the case of a male patient who survived a traumatic forequarter amputation.
    • Highlights the unsuccessful outcomes of replantation attempts at this anatomical level.

    Findings:

    • Recommended treatment includes immediate hemorrhage control and thorough wound debridement.
    • Involves ligation of severed vessels and nerves, followed by muscle coverage of exposed stumps.
    • Considers electrical or cosmetic prostheses for later fitting, depending on contamination levels.

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    Implications:

    • Establishes a management protocol for traumatic forequarter amputations emphasizing survival and functional restoration.
    • Suggests that prosthetic fitting is a viable option for patients who survive this severe injury.
    • Underscores the critical importance of prompt surgical intervention in managing such catastrophic trauma.