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Krukenberg's operation. Indications and limitations

R M Loosli-Guignard1, C Verdan

  • 1Service de Chirurgie Plastique et Reconstructive, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne, Suisse.

Annales De Chirurgie De La Main : Organe Officiel Des Societes De Chirurgie De La Main
|January 1, 1983
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The Krukenberg operation creates a functional sensory forceps, primarily for individuals with bilateral below-elbow amputations and blindness. This surgical technique offers a solution for specific upper limb loss scenarios, though aesthetic considerations are important.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgical reconstruction
  • Hand surgery
  • Rehabilitative surgery

Background:

  • The Krukenberg operation is a reconstructive surgical procedure.
  • It aims to create a functional "forceps" from residual limb tissues.
  • Indications and limitations require careful consideration.