Replantation in scapulothoracic avulsion amputation of the right upper limb in a 3-year-old child- A preliminary report.
Replantations for major amputations of upper extremity have been widely performed. We report a unique case of successful replantation of scapulothoracic avulsion amputation in a child. In this manuscript, we discuss the various challenges faced during the procedure and chances of neural recovery.
Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Medanta - The Medicity, Gurgaon, Haryana, India.
Sanjay
S
Mahendru
Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Medanta - The Medicity, Gurgaon, Haryana, India.
Rakesh Kumar
RK
Khazanchi
Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Medanta - The Medicity, Gurgaon, Haryana, India.
Vimalendu
V
Brajesh
Medanta Bone and Joint Institute, Medanta - The Medicity, Gurgaon, Haryana, India.
Akram
A
Jawed
Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Medanta - The Medicity, Gurgaon, Haryana, India.
Aditya
A
Aggarwal
Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Medanta - The Medicity, Gurgaon, Haryana, India.
Hardeep
H
Singh
Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Medanta - The Medicity, Gurgaon, Haryana, India.
Sukhdeep
S
Singh
Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Medanta - The Medicity, Gurgaon, Haryana, India.
S
S
Krishnan
Replantation; scapulothoracic avulsion; upper extremity amputation