Indications for Replantation and Revascularization in the Hand

Mitchell A. Pet, Jason H. Ko

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Abstract

The indications for upper extremity replantation are fluid, and it has long been appreciated that they change with time. Traditional strong indications for replantation include hand, thumb, or multiple digit amputation in adults, and almost any amputation in a child. Patients often desire replantation of single nonthumb digits based on aesthetic preference and personal/cultural values. Replantation in these situations is acceptable and rewarding, but individual consideration of patient, injury, and circumstantial factors is critical to avoid patient morbidity and unsatisfactory outcomes.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)119-130
Number of pages12
JournalHand clinics
Volume35
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2019

Keywords

  • Amputation
  • Finger replantation
  • Hand replantation
  • Indications

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