title: New concepts and technologies in reconstructive hand surgery.
abstract: Complex traumatic injuries and degenerative conditions of the hand continue to lead to significant impairment and disability. From technical innovations to regenerative concepts, this article presents the latest advances in the dynamic field of hand surgery in which worldwide efforts are made around the globe to repair, regenerate, or restore each composite tissue forming the hand. The systematic method by which finger replantation is performed, from bony fixation to skin closure, provides a platform for discussion of the newest innovations available to reconstructive hand surgeons.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University Hospital & Clinics, 770 Welch Road, Suite 400, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA. DrTSchmitt@gmail.com
authors.forename: Taliah
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Schmitt
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Talley
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Chang
mesh_terms: D000269:Adhesives; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000295:instrumentation; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000601:surgery; D003487:Cyanoacrylates; D048091:Guided Tissue Regeneration; D050276:Hand Bones / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009465:Neuromuscular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000601:surgery; D059348:Peripheral Nerve Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D020442:Poloxamer; D011928:Raynaud Disease / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends*; D013710:Tendons / Q000637:transplantation; D023822:Tissue Engineering
chemical_list: D000269:Adhesives; D003487:Cyanoacrylates; D009465:Neuromuscular Agents; D020442:Poloxamer; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A