Severed body parts: radiologic evaluation following replantation

Radiology. 1983 Oct;149(1):59-63. doi: 10.1148/radiology.149.1.6611952.

Abstract

Sixty-two replantations of totally severed body parts in 25 patients were followed via serial radiography. Most of these replantations were of digits. Uncomplicated digital replantation showed a definite temporal pattern consisting initially of decreasing mineral content followed by increasing mineral content, decreasing soft-tissue swelling, and increasing callus formation. Deviations from the expected patterns were helpful in predicting complications such as infection and/or osteonecrosis.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Amputation, Traumatic*
  • Arm Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Arm Injuries / surgery
  • Bone and Bones / metabolism
  • Bony Callus
  • Child
  • Female
  • Finger Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Finger Injuries / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Minerals / metabolism
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging
  • Radiography
  • Replantation*
  • Thumb / injuries
  • Time Factors
  • Toes / injuries
  • Wound Healing

Substances

  • Minerals