Lower limb replantation: 27 years follow up

•Replantation of lower extremity is a very complex and difficult procedure. There are still a lot of controversies about indications, even numerous scoring systems are now available that can facilitate the surgeon's decision. We present the functional results of a replanted below-knee amputatio...

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Published in:Injury 2020-12, Vol.51, p.S77-S80
Main Authors: Bumbaširević, Marko, Lešić, Aleksandar, Palibrk, Tomislav, Georgescu, Alexandru Valentin, Matei, Ileana Rodica, Tabaković, Dejan, Matić, Slađana, Glišović Jovanović, Ivana, Petrović, Aleksandra, Manojlović, Radovan
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Language:English
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Functional results
Lower limb amputation
Replantation
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Summary:•Replantation of lower extremity is a very complex and difficult procedure. There are still a lot of controversies about indications, even numerous scoring systems are now available that can facilitate the surgeon's decision. We present the functional results of a replanted below-knee amputation in an elderly patient, 27 years after the injury and discuss the indication for replantation. Replantation of lower extremity is a very complex and difficult procedure. There are still a lot of controversies about indications, even numerous scoring systems are now available that can facilitate the surgeon's decision. We present the functional results of a replanted below-knee amputation in an elderly patient, 27 years after the injury and discuss the indication for replantation.
ISSN:0020-1383
1879-0267
DOI:10.1016/j.injury.2020.02.113