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[Indications for the Krukenberg hand based on long-term results]
1Klinik und Poliklinik für Technische Orthopädie und Rehabilitation Westf. Wilhelms-Universität Münster.
Zeitschrift Fur Orthopadie Und Ihre Grenzgebiete
|May 1, 1994
Summary
The Krukenberg procedure transforms forearm stumps into functional pincers. Despite cosmetic concerns, patients report high satisfaction due to superior performance over prosthetics.
Area of Science:
- Surgical reconstruction
- Upper extremity amputation
- Rehabilitation medicine
Context:
- The Krukenberg procedure, developed during World War I, creates an opposable pincer from a forearm stump.
- Historically used for war amputees, its functional outcomes are generally excellent.
- Modern perceptions often deem the cosmetic appearance of the Krukenberg hand obsolete.
Purpose:
- To re-evaluate the long-term outcomes and patient satisfaction with the Krukenberg procedure.
- To analyze the functional superiority of the Krukenberg hand compared to modern prosthetic devices.
- To redefine current indications for the Krukenberg procedure based on updated findings.
Summary:
- A study reviewed 20 patients 13-45 years post-Krukenberg procedure and relevant literature.
- Overwhelmingly, patients expressed satisfaction, citing superior functional performance compared to advanced prosthetics.
- The study reaffirms the procedure's effectiveness, despite acknowledged cosmetic limitations.
Impact:
- Highlights the enduring functional value of the Krukenberg procedure for amputees.
- Challenges the notion of cosmetic obsolescence by emphasizing patient-reported outcomes.
- Provides updated guidelines for the surgical indications of this reconstructive technique.