Replantation of multiple digits and hand amputations: four case reports
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Replantation of multiple digits and hand amputations: four case reports
This study reports four cases of hand avulsion at the proximal wrist level and multiple digits amputation were received in plastic and hand surgery unit during the year 2007-2008. All patients were male labors between 22-30 years old, and the amputation due to machine injuries. Successful replantation were achieved, after a period of follow up with occupational therapy all patients regain good ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Cases Journal
سال: 2008
ISSN: 1757-1626
DOI: 10.1186/1757-1626-1-266