The development and present situation of limb replanting and reconstruction in China
10.7507/1002-1892.201806052
- Author:
Yimin CHAI
1
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Digital replantation;
function;
minimal invasion;
thumb reconstruction
- From:
Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery
2018;32(7):798-802
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The replantation of amputated finger (or limb) and the reconstruction of the thumb and fingers started in 1960s in China. With the development of microsurgical techniques, both finger replantation and reconstruction achieved worldwide significant success. And now it is not the survival rate but the function of replanted finger that attracted more attention. Moreover, the breakthrough of particular type of digital replantation has broadened its indications. In terms of reconstruction, not only that a great deal of experiences in dealing with different types of thumb defects was accumulated, but also more micro-surgeons focus on minimal invasion and reducing the damage to the donor area.
