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Replantation of the digits made easy: technical tips

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Digital amputations occur frequently even with improving workplace safety standards around the globe. However, despite the stable incidence of digital amputations, there has been a striking decline in the prevalence of digital replantations in the western world in recent years. This vanishing interest in digital replantations is unfortunate and can be attributed to various factors. However, in order to manage more complex cases such as multidigit amputations or mangling hand injuries, one must first be proficient in handling the basic digital replantation. The ability to perform digital replantation surgery well and efficiently is the hallmark of a young hand surgeon. In this article, the senior author, with experience of over 900 digital replantation surgeries, endeavors to revive interest in this practice by providing technical tips for an efficient, fast, and reliable procedure.

Source: Orthoplastic Surgery

DOI: 10.1097/os9.0000000000000008

Authors: Pedro Cavadas, Tina MY Lee

Institutions: Universidad Cardenal Herrera CEU, Tan Tock Seng Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,700