Following-up study on recovery of amputated foot after temporary ectopic implantation
Wang, J.; Zhang, L.; Wang, S.
Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi 22(5): 551-553
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 1002-1892 PMID: 18630433 Document Number: 627932
To study the recovery method and effect of amputated foot after temporary ectopic implantation. Two male patients with amputated foot were treated with temporary ectopic implantation in July 2001 and January 2002. Amputated foot was caused by mechanical injury and crush injury. After 6 hours, temporary ectopic implantation of amputated foot was given and replantation was done 3 months after primary operation. The recovery methods were as follows: automatic and passive motion, high pressure oxygen, massage, protective and positional feeling training, etc. The effects of recovery was observed. All amputated foots survived after operation, the time of follow-up was 6 years, and 5 years and 7 months. Extension degree of first metatarsal digital joint was 12 degrees and 15 degrees, flex degree of first metatarsal digital joint was 15 degrees and 13 degrees, and extension degree of other metatarsal digital joints was 8 degrees and 9 degrees. Force degree of extension muscle was 4, force degree of flex muscle was 4, and two-point discrimination was 20 mm and 18 mm. Patients recovered their superficial sensibility, touch sense, deep pain sense and topognosis. The skin color and temperature were normal. And the patients could do some housework. Temporary ectopic implantation of amputated foot can recover the function of amputated foot by motor and sensitive recovery methods.