Case report: upper extremity soft-tissue reconstruction by alloplastic implant: long-term result and follow-up.

Abstract

Prosthetic implants for reconstruction have found a variety of applications. Soft-tissue defects of the extremities are but one example in which alloplastic reconstruction is useful. As shown in the following case, gratifying cosmetic results can be obtained in posttraumatic upper extremity defects by reconstruction with a silastic implant. Although it is not a novel use for the device, it is one that has not been widely reported. The patient has been followed for 7 years postoperatively and he remains pleased with the cosmetic result. Furthermore, his function has not been compromised by placement of the prosthesis.