Replantation of a completely amputated distal segment of a thumb. Case report.
An unusual case of replantation of a completely amputated distal segment of a thumb is presented. Although only one digital artery and one nerve were reanastomosed, but no vein was, the digit survived and it acquired good sensation and motor power.
D000328:Adult; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012092:Replantation / Q000379:methods*; D012677:Sensation; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery