Digital replantation following amputation due to trauma.
Digits amputated through trauma can often be replanted and regain function. Success depends on preoperative care of the digit and minimising the time the digit is without blood supply. Long-term patient compliance with postoperative care and therapy is necessary to maximise postoperative functioning.
Brasier
Kathy
K
Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead, Sussex.
Parker
Amanda
A
D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery*; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control; D024763:Leeching; D010351:Patient Discharge; D019990:Perioperative Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D012092:Replantation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*