The mangling hand injury provides one of the greatest challenges to the hand surgeon. The variability of the tissues injured and lost, and the requirement for complex reconstruction to restore and salvage hand function, requires careful planning and meticulous execution of treatment.

Jun 18, 2024 · Mangled upper-extremity injuries can have devastating consequences for the patient. The goal of treatment was to recreate a functional hand with a minimum of three sensitive and opposable fingers to achieve an acceptable quality of life. Early management of injuries is critical to treatment success.

Amputating a limb that could have been salvaged into a functional extremity. Attempting to salvage a functionless extremity. Attempting to salvage a limb that contributes to the patient's demise. (Bondurant et al, 1988) “Saving” a limb may ruin a life... What are the variables? Get to know the injury... What is the problem?

A 38-year-old right-hand dominant man sustained a severe, work-related left-hand crushing injury. A multi-staged approach to salvage was employed in conjunction with aggressive hand therapy involvement for a successful, functional outcome.

Mangled upper-extremity injuries can have devastating consequences for the patient. The goal of treatment was to recreate a functional hand with a minimum of three sensitive and opposable fingers to achieve an acceptable quality of life. Early management of …

Mangling hand injuries are high energy complex conditions that are challenging to manage. They require careful planning and meticulous execution of treatment. A clear set of anatomical and functional goals at the outset guides the planning.

One of the biggest challenges for the hand surgeon is a mangled hand. The key to a good outcome is early effective diagnosis and prompt treatment. Our study concludes that intervention with JESS fixator for the hand has good functional outcome.

In this article the authors describe the methods and procedures that have been used to help patients regain hand and forearm function after mangling injuries.

May 1, 2011 · Mangling hand injuries are high energy complex conditions that are challenging to manage. They require careful planning and meticulous execution of treatment. A clear set of anatomical and...

Nov 15, 2023 · Mangled extremities represent one of the most challenging traumatic injuries. They indicate the need for a comprehensive trauma assessment to rule out coexisting injuries. Treatment options include amputation and attempts at limb salvage.