J Hand Surg Am. 2011 Oct;36(10):1718-26.

Management of upper limb amputations.

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Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Integrated Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, 8901 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD20889, USA. jeffrey_marchess@hotmail.com

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Acquired upper extremity amputations beyond the finger can have substantial physical, psychological, social, and economic consequences for the patient. The hand surgeon is one of a team of specialists in the care of these patients, but the surgeon plays a critical role in the surgical management of these wounds. The execution of a successful amputation at each level of the limb allows maximum use of the residual extremity, with or without a prosthesis, and minimizes the known complications of these injuries. This article reviews current surgical options in performing and managing upper extremity amputations proximal to the finger.

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