Algorithmic surgical enhancement of function after finger revascularisation

Autor: Luis Landin, Pedro Bolado, Maria-Angeles Gajete, Alvaro Gonzalez-Miranda, Jorge Bonastre
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2016
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Zdroj: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, Vol 49, Iss 02, Pp 239-244 (2016)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0970-0358
1998-376X
DOI: 10.4103/0970-0358.191313
Popis: Secondary surgical procedures can improve the function of revascularised and replanted digits. We describe the case of a patient who underwent multidigit revascularisation and replantation following a saw injury at flexor tendon Zone II. To achieve maximal functional improvement after finger revascularisation, we performed secondary surgical procedures in an order that was determined by following a reconstructive decision procedure that covered late revascularisation, nerve reconstruction, pedicled vascularised joint transfer, staged flexor tendon reconstruction and skin revision. Performing the procedures in this manner ensured overall safety. The patient’s disabilities of the arm, hand and shoulder questionnaire score improved by 45 points, and the patient was able to return to work with an almost complete range of motion.
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