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Case Reports
. 2011 Jul;26(4):278-82.
doi: 10.5001/omj.2011.68.

Replantation of an amputated hand: a rare case report and acknowledgement of a multidisciplinary team input

Vipul Nanda, Joe Jacob, Taif Alsafy, Thomas Punnoose; Sudhakar VR; G Iyasere
Case Reports

Replantation of an amputated hand: a rare case report and acknowledgement of a multidisciplinary team input

Vipul Nanda et al. Oman Med J. 2011 Jul.

Abstract

An amputation of the hand is a devastating injury. It adversely affects the victim's ability to earn a livelihood, support a family, and carry out daily activities. It has a great psychological impact. We report a middle aged male with an amputation at the level of the distal forearm who underwent replantation. The operative details of this case are described. Awareness of the possibility of salvage should be spread among healthcare personnel and the need for immediate attention by a multispeciality team is advocated. This report reviews the literature related to the operative technique, contraindications and long term results.

Keywords: Hand amputation; Microvascular; Replantation.

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Figures

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Figure 1
Forearm stump.
Figure 2
Figure 2
Amputated hand volar.
Figure 3
Figure 3
Amputated hand dorsum.
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Figure 4
Replanted hand volar.
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Figure 5
Replanted hand dorsum.
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