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Traumatic upper extremity amputations are a commonly encountered by the orthopedic and hand surgeon, due to the exposed and functional nature of the hand. When the injured finger or limb cannot be reattached, amputations can be managed with primary closure or the use of soft tissue flaps to achieve a pain-free, functional, and aesthetic extremity. Goals of treatment of finger and arm amputations include the prevention of infection, maintaining the length of the digit or arm, and early return to ADLs. Many long-term complications of amputations can be prevented with well-directed and careful initial care.
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Jain, M., White, E. (2017). Traumatic Upper Extremity Amputations. In: Eltorai, A., Eberson, C., Daniels, A. (eds) Orthopedic Surgery Clerkship. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-52567-9_47
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