International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
Aszmann OC
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department of Surgery,
Waehringer Guertel 18-20, A-1090 Vienna
Austria
Mini Review
Hand Transplantation versus Prosthetic Substitution in Upper Extremity
Amputees: Current Practice and Future Prospects
Author(s): Salminger S, Hruby LA, Sturma A, Mayer JA and Aszmann OCSalminger S, Hruby LA, Sturma A, Mayer JA and Aszmann OC
Hand transplantation and prosthetic substitution are the only two concepts available to restore hand function after hand loss. However, the indication for either technique must be carefully weighed for each patient. Recent investigations have shown no significant difference between transplanted and prosthetic hands in below elbow amputees. Thus, treatment should be guided by what is most beneficial for the patient with the least risk of harm. Due to frequently encountered side effects of immunosuppression the indication for allotransplantation must still be restrictive, the best being bilateral hand loss... View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-9096.1000383