title: Principles of tendon reconstruction following complex trauma of the upper limb.
abstract: Reconstruction of tendons following complex trauma to the upper limb presents unique clinical and research challenges. In this article, the authors review the principles guiding preoperative assessment, surgical reconstruction, and postoperative rehabilitation and management of the upper extremity. Tissue engineering approaches to address tissue shortages for tendon reconstruction are also discussed.
authors: Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, California ; Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, California.
authors: Arhana
authors: A
authors: Chattopadhyay
authors: Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, California ; Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, California.
authors: Rory
authors: R
authors: McGoldrick
authors: Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, California ; Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, California.
authors: Elise
authors: E
authors: Umansky
authors: Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, California ; Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, California.
authors: James
authors: J
authors: Chang
keywords: complex trauma; hand surgery; staged reconstruction; tissue engineering