Replantation versus Prosthetic Fitting in Traumatic Arm Amputations: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Traumatic arm amputations can be treated with replantation or surgical formalization of the stump with or without subsequent prosthetic fitting. In the literature, many authors suggest the superiority of replantation. This systematic review compared available literature to analyze whether replantation is functionally and psychologically more profitable than formalization and prosthetic fitting in patients with traumatic arm amputation.

Methods

Functional outcome and satisfaction levels were recorded of patients with amputation levels below elbow, through elbow, and above elbow.

Results

Functional outcomes of 301 replantation patients and 172 prosthesis patients were obtained. In the replantation group, good or excellent functional scores were reported in 39

SUBMITTER: Otto IA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4560425 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature