title: The Krukenberg procedure in the bilateral amputee after electrical burn.
abstract: Nine Krukenberg procedures were performed in 5 bilateral amputee patients suffering severe electrical injuries of both hands and wrists. The surgical procedure yielded functioning pincers in 7 of 9 operations. The patients could perform their daily activities very well and showed pronounced improvement in their self-confidence, self-reliance, and quality of life. The postoperative rehabilitation of these patients was not difficult. The Krukenberg procedure should be considered a substitute for prosthesis, especially in developing countries.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Visuthikosol
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Wongbusarakum
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Navykarn
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kruavit
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000672:Amputation Stumps / Q000601:surgery*; D002058:Burns, Electric / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery