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. 2008 Oct 23;1(1):266.
doi: 10.1186/1757-1626-1-266.

Replantation of multiple digits and hand amputations: four case reports

Mohammed Murshid Salah  1 , Khalid N Khalid
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Replantation of multiple digits and hand amputations: four case reports

Mohammed Murshid Salah et al. Cases J. .

Abstract

This study reports four cases of hand avulsion at the proximal wrist level and multiple digits amputation were received in plastic and hand surgery unit during the year 2007-2008. All patients were male labors between 22-30 years old, and the amputation due to machine injuries. Successful replantation were achieved, after a period of follow up with occupational therapy all patients regain good functional and cosmetic results. This study proves the strong indication of replantation of multiple digits & hand amputations.

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A&B: Avulsion amputation at wrist level with tendons avulsed at tenomuscular junction. C&D: postoperative results.
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Selection of teams.
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Upper left: Multiple finger amputations & near amputations at different levels. Upper right & lower: post-replantation & revascularization functional & cosmetic results.
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A&B&C: Multiple fingers clean cut amputations at the metacarpophalangeal joints level. D: X-ray pre-operative. E&F: Final results after seven weeks.
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