title: [Ray amputation of the hand].
abstract: The aim of a ray amputation is to improve the cosmetic appearance and function of the hand after finger amputation. Pain, reasons of appearance and impaired function of amputation stumps are good indications. The patient's occupation, hobbies, handedness and emotional attitude regarding the amputation should be assessed when ray amputation is considered.
authors.affiliation: Academisch Ziekenhuis, afd. Plastische Reconstructieve en Handchirurgie, Utrecht.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kon
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005385:Fingers / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000637:transplantation*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008663:Metacarpus / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography
vernacular_title: De handversmalling.