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Arhana Chattopadhyay1, Rory McGoldrick1, Elise Umansky1, James Chang1.
Abstract
Reconstruction of tendons following complex trauma to the upper limb presents unique clinical and research challenges. In this article, the authors review the principles guiding preoperative assessment, surgical reconstruction, and postoperative rehabilitation and management of the upper extremity. Tissue engineering approaches to address tissue shortages for tendon reconstruction are also discussed.Entities:
Keywords: complex trauma; hand surgery; staged reconstruction; tissue engineering
Year: 2015 PMID: 25685101 PMCID: PMC4317277 DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1544168
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Semin Plast Surg ISSN: 1535-2188 Impact factor: 2.314