Management of upper limb amputations |
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| Authors: | Marchessault Jeffrey A McKay Patricia L Hammert Warren C |
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| Affiliation: | Integrated Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Washington, DC; Norman M. Rich Department of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY |
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Acquired upper extremity amputations beyond the finger can have substantial physical, psychological, social, and economic consequences for the patient. The hand surgeon is one of a team of specialists in the care of these patients, but the surgeon plays a critical role in the surgical management of these wounds. The execution of a successful amputation at each level of the limb allows maximum use of the residual extremity, with or without a prosthesis, and minimizes the known complications of these injuries. This article reviews current surgical options in performing and managing upper extremity amputations proximal to the finger. |
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