A simple method of controlling rotation in replanted digits.
A method of fixation for replanted digits is described. It consists of axial fixation with a wire passed longitudinally through the replanted digit, supplemented with a transverse wire passed across all the digits. In this way, splinting is provided and rotation is controlled. The method is simple, rapidly applied, and very effective.
D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery*; D001864:Bone Wires; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D006801:Humans; D008866:Microsurgery; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D012092:Replantation / Q000379:methods*