Functional evaluation of a patient 39 years after forearm replantation
- VernacularTitle:一例前臂再植术后39年患者的功能评定
- Author:
Tingren LU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Limb replantation;
Limb function;
Evaluation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2003;0(12):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the functional outcome and long-term problems of a patient 39 years after forearm replantation.Methods The methods and criteria of the China Hand Surgery Association for limb replanta- tion were used to evaluate motion,muscle strength,sensation,cosmesis,and subjective symptoms.Dexterity in vo- cational and daily living activities was also assessed.Results The final evaluation score was 71,and the activities of daily living score was 14.Conclusion The replanted forearm was functioning well.Protective sensation had re- turned,but fine discriminative ability had not,nor had cold tolerance.
