Salvage of proximal humeral amputations with a remnant forearm flap.

Mixter, R C; Rao, V K; De Angelis, A; Donald, C E · Plast Reconstr Surg · 1991

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

Spare-part surgery of upper extremity avulsions may facilitate primary soft-tissue healing and prosthetic rehabilitation. This procedure also may be applicable to the management of analogous proximal lower extremity avulsions where a short femoral stump and a shortage of soft tissue exist.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy