Abstract:Introduction. Transmetacarpal amputation (TA) distal to the superficial
palmar arch is one of the most difficult procedures in replantation surgery
because it requires the reconstruction of blood vessels, muscles, tendons,
bones, nerves, and skin. We present a case of a patient with TA of the left
hand and microsurgical replantation. Case report. A 23-year-old left-hand
dominant male worker with a positive smoking history sustained TA from a
radial saw blade and avulsion injury of the palmar … Show more
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