Non-surgical options to autologous finger transplants.
This case report describes the rehabilitation path of a man who sustained severe burns to his body and extremities as a result of a bushfire. The fingers of both hands were amputated except the thumbs and although he was a candidate for autologous transplant, declined this option for various reasons. Bilateral prostheses were made and resulted in a significant improvement in functional outcome without the need for surgery. Prostheses are practical alternatives to surgery and should be considered in selected patients.
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Coorabel Unit, Royal Rehabilitation Centre, Sydney, Australia.
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D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000379:methods / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D001186:Artificial Limbs; D002056:Burns / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D005385:Fingers / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D015601:Injury Severity Score; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D017755:Prosthesis Fitting; D016378:Tissue Transplantation; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D016896:Treatment Outcome