Successful replantation of the leg in a pre-ambulatory infant.
J Reconstr Microsurg
; 21(6): 359-64, 2005 Aug.
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| ID: mdl-16096945
The authors report the first successful replantation of a below-knee amputation in a 7-month-old infant prior to the development of a standing and walking gait. Seven years following surgery, the child demonstrates excellent ankle and knee range of motion, has regained plantar sensation, and is able to walk, run, and jump without needing a brace. Despite a leg-length discrepancy of 5.5 cm, it is likely that future overgrowth of the injured limb will improve this discrepancy. This child has excellent potential for a successful functional outcome, given the very young age at the time of replantation and the plasticity of the central nervous system.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Reimplantación
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Recuperación del Miembro
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Amputación Traumática
Límite:
Humans
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Infant
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Reconstr Microsurg
Asunto de la revista:
NEUROCIRURGIA
Año:
2005
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos