Management of Proximal Third Arm Replantation

Management of Proximal Third Arm Replantation

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Notwithstanding the recent success in major limb replantation achieved through the advancements in microsurgical techniques, the viability of the extremity is still relatively low at the transhumeral level following a replantation.There are no exact guidelines for deciding whether to undertake a stump repair or a replantation in such amputations at the hp pavilion 15-eg1053cl proximal level.However, a highly motivated patient with realistic expectations and protected shoulder function can be a candidate to undergo ilootpaperie replantation.

The replanted arm may help the uninjured arm in daily activities.In this report we present the case of a 47-year-old man whose arm was amputated at proximal third level by an asphalt machine and successfully replanted together with the encountered problems and their solutions.The roadmap followed in this rare case may be a guide for hand surgeons.