Journal article
Long-term outcomes of major upper extremity replantations
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Long-term outcomes of major upper extremity replantations are infrequently reported. It is believed that replantation is indicated for amputations at all levels in children and for all distal amputations in adults. Replantations of arm or proximal forearm amputations in adults are controversial.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the results of major upper extremity replantations, defined as those that are transmetacarpal, through the wrist, …
Authors
Ng WK; Kaur MN; Thoma A
Journal
Plastic Surgery, Vol. 22, No. 1, pp. 9–13
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
March 2014
DOI
10.1177/229255031402200108
ISSN
2292-5503