Successful replantation of digits and restoration of partial hand function: a case report

Microsurgery. 1992;13(5):247-8. doi: 10.1002/micr.1920130510.

Abstract

A case of a five-finger amputation and avulsion injury with salvage of two digits combined with island flap coverage of the remaining skin defect is reported. The salvaged digits were replanted onto the ulnar and radial borders of the hand stump and rotated to oppose one another. Recovery of partial hand function is reported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Amputation, Traumatic / surgery
  • Finger Injuries / surgery
  • Fingers / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Microsurgery / methods
  • Replantation* / methods