Functional Outcomes of Major Upper Extremity Replantation
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Replantation of the Upper Extremity : Indications and Outcomes
Since the introduction of microsurgical technique over 40 years ago, replantation of the upper extremity has been performed throughout the world with regularity. Instead of focusing solely on survival of the replanted parts, hand surgeons are more aware of the functional, health-related quality of life and economic issues associated with this complex procedure. Derived from several decades of e...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open
سال: 2020
ISSN: 2169-7574
DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000003071