Return-to-Work After Attempted Digit Replantation: A Systematic Review of 31 Studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Traumatic digit amputation is a common injury with life-altering consequences for thousands of patients each year. In this study, we aim to update and expand the reported outcomes of return-to-work (RTW) and functional recovery in patients treated with digit replant after traumatic amputation.

Methods

A PRISMA-guided systematic review was performed to identify all published articles related to digit replantation following amputation. We queried the following 4 databases: Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, and PubMed-MEDLINE. A total of 31 studies were included in the analysis of return-to-work data.

Results

Of the 31 included studies, 26 studies reported that 1976 digits were successfully replanted, while 27 studies reported that 300 replants failed (86.8% suc

SUBMITTER: Treger D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11559897 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature