title: Factors limiting extremity function following vascular injury.
abstract: The clinical management of 47 patients with vascular injuries of the extremities is presented with emphasis on functional results. The method of restoration of vascular continuity or the presence of associated fractures or venous injury had little bearing on either the success of arterial repair or functional result. The most significant factor adversely affecting restoration of extremity function was the presence of associated major proximal nerve injury.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001158:Arteries / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009493:Neurosurgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D020196:Trauma, Nervous System; D014680:Veins / Q000637:transplantation; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000601:surgery*