title: Rehabilitation after successful finger replantation.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The aim of the present study was to assess results of rehabilitation of patients after finger replantation.
  
  
  METHODS
  The study examined 160 fingers amputated and replanted at various levels between 2000 and 2013 at the clinic. Mean patient age was 29.4 years. Mean follow-up time was 23 months. Rehabilitation of fingers began between postoperative fourth and eighth week and continued until the 24th week. Range of motion of affected hand, return to daily activities, aesthetic appearance, and patient satisfaction were assessed according to Tamai criteria.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Functional results according to Tamai criteria were perfect in 36 patients, good in 54 patients, average in 27 patients, and poor in 18 patients.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Post-operative rehabilitation of replanted fingers should begin as soon as possible. During the rehabilitation period, physiotherapist, surgeon, and patient must work in close cooperation. Functional results of patients who adjust to the rehabilitation program, home practice, and splint usage are better.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Sişli Hamidiye Etfal Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: Meric
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ugurlar
authors.affiliation: IST-EL Hand Surgery, Microsurgery and Rehabilitation Group, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: Fatih
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Kabakas
authors.affiliation: IST-EL Hand Surgery, Microsurgery and Rehabilitation Group, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: Husrev
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Purisa
authors.affiliation: IST-EL Hand Surgery, Microsurgery and Rehabilitation Group, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: Ilker
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Sezer
authors.affiliation: IST-EL Hand Surgery, Microsurgery and Rehabilitation Group, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: Pınar
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Celikdelen
authors.affiliation: IST-EL Hand Surgery, Microsurgery and Rehabilitation Group, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: Ismail Bulent
authors.initials: IB
authors.lastname: Ozcelik
keywords: Finger; rehabilitation; replantation