title: Fingertip replantation.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ogori Daiichi General Hospital, Yamaguchi University School of Medicine, Ogori, Yamaguchi, Japan. yhattori@saikyo.or.jp
authors.forename: Yasunori
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Hattori
authors.forename: Kazuteru
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Doi
authors.forename: Soutetsu
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sakamoto
authors.forename: Hiroshi
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Yamasaki
authors.forename: Abhijeet
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Wahegaonkar
authors.forename: Ahmad
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Addosooki
mesh_terms: 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*