Salvage of Proximal Humeral Amputations with a Remnant Forearm Flap

Mixter, Roger C.; Rao, Venkat K.; Angelis, Armando De; Donald, C. E.

doi:10.1097/00006534-199105000-00027

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“…However, this technique inevitably shortens the remaining limb and the angulated bone segment often straightens within time. 8 Thus, a sufficient length of the humeral bone would be about 50%–70% of the normal length; 10 this technique should not be applied to patients with shorter stumps.…”

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Attachment of upper arm prostheses with a subcutaneous osseointegrated implant in transhumeral amputees

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Skiera

et al. 2018

Prosthetics &Amp; Orthotics International

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The presented subcutaneous humeral implant, together with customized socket designs without straps and harnesses to the contralateral shoulder, can maintain almost complete range of motion of the shoulder. This resulted in improved prosthetic function and comfort for the patient without constant risk of infection. Clinical relevance Discomfort and limited prosthetic function are the main reasons for abandonment especially in transhumeral amputees. Shoulder straps and harnesses within conventional socket designs may not only lead to pain and skin irritations at the contralateral shoulder but also limit the range of motion of the shoulder joint and therefore prosthetic function.

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Attachment of upper arm prostheses with a subcutaneous osseointegrated implant in transhumeral amputees

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Gradischar

Skiera

et al. 2018

Prosthetics &Amp; Orthotics International

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“…When the indications for replantation are not met, attempts are made to preserve maximum length in order to permit optimal function with or without prosthetic devices. 2 Complete traumatic upper extremity avulsions are an infrequent but devastating injury. This injury is usually the result of massive blunt trauma to the upper limb.…”

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“…The tremendous torque that is generated fractures the proximal humerus and avulses skin and soft tissue. 2 The management of large, complex defects resulting from trauma often requires a sophisticated reconstruction strategy. This includes decisions about flap selection and resultant donor site morbidity.…”

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