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J Reconstr Microsurg 1984; 1(2): 161-165
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1007070
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© 1984 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Microsurgical Reconstruction of the Amputated Hand

Zhong-Jia Yu, Hao-Go Ho, Tang Chen-Hua Chen
  • Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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Accepted for publication 1984

Publication Date:
08 March 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Fourteen successful results in 16 cases of microsurgical reconstruction of uni- and bilateral hand amputations are reported. Metacarpal reconstruction included the use of titanium alloy for artificial metacarpi, autogenous metatarsals, and autogenous iliac bone grafts. Uni- and bilateral single and multiple donor toes were used in various combinations. Basic hand function and functional sensibility were restored in 14 of 16 cases. There was minimal donor site functional impairment.

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