Emergency cross-arm transfer.
This report describes a case of cross-arm transfer. Satisfactory function was restored, including good protective sensation, excellent grip strength, and surprisingly good return to preoperative activities. Cross-arm transfer should be considered in situations where bilateral arm amputation is present and neither can be replanted because of tissue loss.
Reagan
D S
DS
Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons PC, West Des Moines, Iowa 50266, USA. dreagan@webslnger.com
Reagan
J M
JM
D000328:Adult; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery*; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D004638:Emergency Treatment; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012092:Replantation / Q000379:methods* / Q000534:rehabilitation