The effect of hand-reduction interventions on hand function

Pohl, G.; Bansche, H.U.

Zentralblatt für Chirurgie 115(5): 287-292

1990


ISSN/ISBN: 0044-409X
PMID: 2346065
Document Number: 356401
The indication of finger- and transmetacarpal amputation cannot be standardized. Some diagrams can give orientation. The procedure to be used has to be determined from case to case dependent on age, profession, intelligence and readiness to postoperative cooperation. Operations with transmetacarpal amputation have not satisfactory results in function of the hand.

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