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J Korean Acad Rehabil Med. 1998;22(6):1340-1346.
Hand Rehabilitation of a Patient with Replantation of Forearm after Complete Amputation: A case report.
Kim, Chul , Yi, Chang Heon , Baek, Rong Min
1Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Inje University College of Medicine.
2Department of Plastic Surgery, Inje University College of Medicine.
Abstract

Hand rehabilitation is essential to restore the maximal functional capacity of a patient after the injuries of hand or upper extremity, such as a fracture, tendon tear, crushing, or amputation. To achieve the purpose, hand rehabilitation should begin shortly after the completion of surgery. Especially after the replantation, functional recovery can be achieved by a careful inpatient evaluation providing a proper treatment, detecting problems, and updating treatment programs, and arranging discharge and follow-up cares by a hand rehabilitation team.

We report our experience of a successful hand rehabilitation of patient with a replantation surgery after the complete right forearm amputation. A comprehensive approach and systematized treatment programs are important for a hand rehabilitation.

Keywords :Hand rehabilitation, Forearm amputation, Replantation

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