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A woman with a severely deformed forearm, resulting from an unhealed infected fracture 25 years prior, declined amputation surgery. Modern prosthetics could not convince her of the benefits over retaining the limb.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Trauma management
  • Patient-centered care

Background:

  • A 58-year-old female presented with a non-healed, infected open fracture of the left forearm sustained 25 years earlier.
  • The limb exhibited severe deformity with complete loss of sensory and motor function in the hand.

Observation:

  • The patient concealed the affected limb, indicating significant psychosocial distress.
  • Surgical intervention, including amputation and modern prosthetic options, was discussed.

Findings:

  • The patient refused amputation, despite the functional and cosmetic limitations of the limb.
  • The potential benefits of advanced prosthetics failed to persuade the patient to consider surgical intervention.

Implications:

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  • This case highlights the complexities of patient decision-making in reconstructive surgery and amputation.
  • Understanding patient preferences and psychological factors is crucial when discussing limb salvage versus prosthetic options.
  • Further exploration into the patient's rationale for retaining the severely compromised limb is warranted.