Hand Rehabilitation of a Patient with Replantation of Forearm after Complete Amputation: A case report.
- Author:
Chul KIM
1
;
Chang Heon YI
;
Rong Min BAEK
Author Information
1. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Inje University College of Medicine.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Hand rehabilitation;
Forearm amputation;
Replantation
- MeSH:
Amputation*;
Follow-Up Studies;
Forearm*;
Hand*;
Humans;
Inpatients;
Rehabilitation*;
Replantation*;
Tendons;
Upper Extremity
- From:Journal of the Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine
1998;22(6):1340-1346
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Hand rehabilitation is essential to restore the maximal functional capacity of a patient after the injuries of hand or upper extremity, such as a fracture, tendon tear, crushing, or amputation. To achieve the purpose, hand rehabilitation should begin shortly after the completion of surgery. Especially after the replantation, functional recovery can be achieved by a careful inpatient evaluation providing a proper treatment, detecting problems, and updating treatment programs, and arranging discharge and follow-up cares by a hand rehabilitation team. We report our experience of a successful hand rehabilitation of patient with a replantation surgery after the complete right forearm amputation. A comprehensive approach and systematized treatment programs are important for a hand rehabilitation.
