A 4-year follow-up of functional rehabilitation in a patient with allografted forearms
- VernacularTitle:异体双前臂移植四年康复一例报告
- Author:
Zheng-Gang BI
;
Ming SHAO
;
Qing-Yang GUO
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Allograft;
Forearm;
Hand;
Reconstruction;
Rehabilitation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
2004;0(12):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To report the functional reconstruction and rehabilitation for a patient who under- went allograft for both of his forearms and hands.Methods One male patient underwent allograft for both of his forearms and hands in October 2002 in our department to reconstruct his hand functions.The allografted hands were intervened with an integrated rehabilitation program,which involved administration of immunosuppressants,post- operative monitoring,postoperative functional training,massage,physiotherapy,orthosis,performance training, sensation training,secondary operation and mental rehabilitation.The patient was followed up for 4 years.Results The forearms and hands of the patient were in good shape and regained nearly normal sensation.The distance of two-point-discrimination was 2.5 cm to 4.0cm.The TAM (total active motion) of fingers was fine.The patient could look after himself well and were healthy in psychology.Conclusion An integrated rehabilitation program can yield satisfactory results in the management of allografted forearms and hands.
