Successful macro-replantation of traumatic upper extremity amputation and type C-spinal cord injury with good functional recovery - a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Traumatic amputation and unstable spine injury both require timely interventions to achieve best outcome. A young polytrauma patient with upper extremity amputation and spinal cord injury is presented. The patient underwent macro-replantation of the upper extremity and spinal canal decompression and dorsal stabilization.

Case presentation

A male patient sustained polytrauma from a train accident with traumatic amputation of the right forearm. Diagnostic work-up revealed severe thoracic injuries and an open translocation injury type C L1/L2. The morphology was suggestive of complete paraplegia resulting in wheelchair-dependency. After initial treatment according to ATLS™ guidelines, replantation of the upper extremity was achieved within 5 h. A 30-degree elbow ar

SUBMITTER: Hubner CT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12266475 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature