## Abstract Sensory recovery following digital replantation plays an important role in the restoration of hand function. Twelve patients with twentyβfour replanted or revascularized digits were randomly selected to enter a program of sensory reeducation, and another 15 patients with 22 replanted or
Clinical analysis and evaluation of the function of replanted and revascularized parts of the upper limb
β Scribed by N. Daoutis; N. Gerostathopoulos; G. Bouchlis; D. Efstaphopoulos; D. Misitzis; S. Anagnostou; P. Gianakopoulos
- Book ID
- 102946722
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1992
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 776 KB
- Volume
- 13
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0738-1085
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β¦ Synopsis
Abstract
During the past four years, we have attempted to replant and revascularize 57 hands and fingers in 43 patients. The total success rate was 81 %. Replantation of hands severed cleanly (guillotine type) and those with slight local crush injuries had the highest success rate. As for hand function, amputations at zones III and IV with endβtoβend suturing of the tendons and nerves presented the highest degree of function when evaluated objectively and subjectively. All patients presented a high degree of satisfaction with the outcome of the Operation. Β© WileyβLiss, Inc.
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