Therapeutic Approach and the Management of Early Postoperative Recovery for A Forearm Replantation Following Major Trauma

<p><strong><em>Abstract</em></strong></p> <p><em>Limb amputation is a devastating injury, quite common in some areas, with a large variety of effects. Apart from the perspective of losing his job, the patient faces important consequences from social, psychological and aesthetic points of view. Therefore, despite the significant improvement of functional prosthesis, replantation of an amputated limb should be always the first thing to consider and thoroughly evaluation should be prioritised.</em></p> <p><em>In this paper we are discussing the case of a middle age man with a traumatic mid-forearm amputation, through an avulsion and twisting mechanism, for which, after MDT discussion and with the patient’s consent it is decided to go for forearm replantation. We present the surgical details of this case that was operated on by a multidisciplinary team. We analyse the favourable outcome of this case and also the literature regarding the operative technique, indications and contraindications, and we emphasize on the long term outcome using an early personalised physiotherapy treatment. The follow up for this case was 2 years.</em></p&gt