Overview and management of complications after digital replantations

J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2024 Feb;49(2):167-176. doi: 10.1177/17531934231212394.

Abstract

The main complications after digital replantation are discussed in this review article. These complications include vascular compromise, infection, partial necrosis, delayed union or nonunion, atrophy and so on. The countermeasures for these complications are reviewed and the authors' methods are also introduced and discussed.

Keywords: Digital replantation; complications; finger amputation; vascular compromise.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Amputation, Traumatic* / surgery
  • Finger Injuries* / surgery
  • Fingers / blood supply
  • Humans
  • Replantation / methods