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Bilateral thumb amputation
P N Soucacos1, A E Beris, K N Malizos
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Ioannina, School of Medicine, Greece.
Microsurgery
|January 1, 1994
Summary
Microsurgical replantation of bilateral thumb amputations can restore impressive function. Successful outcomes depend on injury severity and surgical expertise, highlighting the importance of specialized microsurgery for these severe injuries.
Area of Science:
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Microsurgery
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Thumb amputations are severe, disabling injuries.
- Microsurgical techniques offer potential for functional restoration.
- Bilateral thumb amputations present unique reconstructive challenges.