Autologous Fat Grafting in the Upper Extremity: Defining New Indications.

ABSTRACT: Autologous fat grafting is a commonly used technique in plastic surgery that can also be applied broadly in hand surgery. We present a case series to demonstrate the diverse indications for fat grafting in hand surgery.

Methods

We retrospectively reviewed cases of fat grafting in the upper extremity in 2020. Cases representing a unique application of fat grafting were identified. Patient data, including demographics, diagnoses, preoperative and postoperative assessments, complications, patient satisfaction, and surgical operative reports, were recorded.

Results

Five patients representing distinct indications for autologous fat grafting in the upper extremity were identified. Indications included hand rejuvenation (20.0%), burn/scar management (20.0%), tenolysis (20.0%), revis

SUBMITTER: Deptula P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9390829 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature