title: Severed body parts: radiologic evaluation following replantation.
abstract: Sixty-two replantations of totally severed body parts in 25 patients were followed via serial radiography. Most of these replantations were of digits. Uncomplicated digital replantation showed a definite temporal pattern consisting initially of decreasing mineral content followed by increasing mineral content, decreasing soft-tissue swelling, and increasing callus formation. Deviations from the expected patterns were helpful in predicting complications such as infection and/or osteonecrosis.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000378:metabolism; D002146:Bony Callus; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008903:Minerals / Q000378:metabolism; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D012092:Replantation; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries; D013997:Time Factors; D014034:Toes / Q000293:injuries; D014945:Wound Healing
chemical_list: D008903:Minerals