Technical considerations for replantation: from bony fixation to soft tissue coverage.

Brown, Danielle J; Lin, Jason; Payne, Rachael M; Pet, Mitchell A · Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol · 2024

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Abstract

Digital replantation is a challenging and at-time tedious operation, but if approached thoughtfully and with reasonable expectations can be a reliable and rewarding undertaking. This article summarizes technical considerations for digital replantations involving flexor tendon zone II. The article has been ordered according to the recommended sequence of a structure-by-structure repair in a non-thumb digit. Special considerations are described for thumb, multiple digits, and heterotopic replantation.

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