Replantation of multiple digits and hand amputations: four case reports
2008

Replantation of Multiple Digits and Hand Amputations: Four Case Reports

Sample size: 4 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Salah Mohammed Murshid, Khalid Khalid N

Primary Institution: Plastic and Hand Surgery Unit, Hamad Medical Corp, Doha, Qatar

Hypothesis

The study aims to present the author's experience in primary treatment of patients with fingers and hand amputation.

Conclusion

Replantation of multiple digits and hand amputations can lead to good functional and cosmetic results despite the severity of trauma.

Supporting Evidence

  • Successful replantation was achieved in all four cases.
  • Patients regained good functional and cosmetic results after occupational therapy.
  • The study highlights the strong indication for replantation in cases of multiple digit and hand amputations.

Takeaway

If someone loses fingers or a hand, doctors can sometimes put them back on, and the patients can get back to using their hands pretty well.

Methodology

The study involved the replantation of amputated fingers and hands in four male laborers, with follow-up assessments of functional and cosmetic outcomes.

Limitations

The study is based on a small sample size of four cases, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.

Participant Demographics

All patients were male laborers aged between 22 and 30 years.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1757-1626-1-266

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