title: [Indications for the Krukenberg hand based on long-term results].
abstract: The object of the Krukenberg procedure invented in 1916 is to convert the forearm stump into an active pincer with two opposable branches covered with skin and with normal sensibility. The procedure was devised during World War I and particularly used and developed on further war amputees. Whereas functional results are mostly excellent, the cosmetic appearance of a Krukenberg hand nowadays is considered to be obsolete by most surgeons. The authors have reexamined 20 patients, 13-45 years after surgery and have studied the relevant literature. All but one patient are satisfied with their Krukenberg hand as its performance is superior compared to the even most modern prosthetic devices. Therefore, the principles of the operative techniques are recalled and, based on the analysis of results, today's indications for the Krukenberg procedures are specified.
authors.affiliation: Klinik und Poliklinik für Technische Orthopädie und Rehabilitation Westf. Wilhelms-Universität Münster.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Baumgartner
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Asey
mesh_terms: D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D001186:Artificial Limbs; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005543:Forearm Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011474:Prosthesis Design
vernacular_title: Indikationsstellungen für die Krukenberg-Greifhand aufgrund von Langzeitergebnissen.