Limb Preservation and Functional Reconstruction after Complete Amputation and Replantation of the Upper Arm and Thigh.

ABSTRACT: A 26-year-old man was admitted to our hospital due to the replantation of the severed right upper arm and right thigh injury 6 days before. The patient received emergency treatment at a local hospital. He underwent amputation and replantation for the right upper arm and right thigh. After surgery, he experienced fever, limb swelling, and wound pain. At the time of admission to our hospital, the patient exhibited stable vital signs. An infection was found at the replanted wound, and the culture results showed Pseudomonas aeruginosa. After admission, the patient underwent symptomatic antiinflammatory treatment. In addition, he received fracture reduction and external fixation with a bracket, radial nerve exploration and release of the upper and lower limb external fixation with a brac

SUBMITTER: Zhou Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11346843 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature