Fingertip replantation.
Fingertip replantation is now an established technique. Although successful replantation is an ideal method for treatment of fingertip amputation, various other methods still are widely used and may be functionally acceptable. The indications for replantation to treat fingertip amputation is still controversial. This article presents a global view of the current status of replantation for the treatment of fingertip amputation. The surgical technique, strategies to overcome postoperative congestion, and overall results are discussed.
Hattori
Yasunori
Y
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ogori Daiichi General Hospital, Yamaguchi University School of Medicine, Ogori, Yamaguchi, Japan. yhattori@saikyo.or.jp
Doi
Kazuteru
K
Sakamoto
Soutetsu
S
Yamasaki
Hiroshi
H
Wahegaonkar
Abhijeet
A
Addosooki
Ahmad
A
D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery*; D004954:Esthetics; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005385:Fingers / Q000098:blood supply; D006801:Humans; D008866:Microsurgery; D012092:Replantation / Q000379:methods*