Replantation of a transmetacarpal amputation. A case report. 1985

M A Mirza, and K E Korber

A case is presented of a 23-year-old male who sustained a traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of his nondominant hand. The injury consisted of complete severance of structures distal to the midpalm. Microsurgical reconstruction involved the primary repair of arteries, veins, nerves, extensor and flexor tendons, and metacarpal fractures. Skeletal reconstruction also employed a primary Swanson prosthesis for the fifth metacarpophalangeal (MP) joint. Early postoperative range-of-motion exercises were encouraged, with the achievement of a functionally capable replanted extremity. The general management of an amputation injury is also discussed, as it applies to a community hospital environment.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007595 Joint Prosthesis Prostheses used to partially or totally replace a human or animal joint. (from UMDNS, 1999) Joint Prostheses,Prostheses, Joint,Prosthesis, Joint
D008297 Male Males
D008663 Metacarpus The region of the HAND between the WRIST and the FINGERS.
D008866 Microsurgery The performance of surgical procedures with the aid of a microscope.
D009048 Motor Skills Performance of complex motor acts. Motor Skill,Skill, Motor,Skills, Motor
D012092 Replantation Restoration of an organ or other structure to its original site. Reimplantation,Surgical Replantation,Replantation, Surgical,Reimplantations,Replantations,Replantations, Surgical,Surgical Replantations
D005593 Fracture Fixation, Internal The use of internal devices (metal plates, nails, rods, etc.) to hold the position of a fracture in proper alignment. Osteosynthesis, Fracture,Fixation, Internal Fracture,Fixations, Internal Fracture,Fracture Fixations, Internal,Fracture Osteosyntheses,Fracture Osteosynthesis,Internal Fracture Fixation,Internal Fracture Fixations,Osteosyntheses, Fracture
D006230 Hand Injuries General or unspecified injuries to the hand. Injuries, Hand,Hand Injury,Injury, Hand
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults

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