Salvage of proximal humeral amputations with a remnant forearm flap.
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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
- Arm Injuries
- Forearm
- Replantation
- Surgical Flaps
Anatomy
- humerus
- radius/ulna