Pediatric Upper Extremity Replantation: Courage in the Face of a Life-altering Injury

Wesley N. Sivak; M. Asher Schusterman; Lorelei J. Grunwaldt

doi:10.1097/GOX.0000000000001766

Pediatric Upper Extremity Replantation: Courage in the Face of a Life-altering Injury

Wesley N. Sivak, M. Asher Schusterman, Lorelei J. Grunwaldt

Houston Methodist

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Background: Pediatric plastic surgeons perform reconstructive surgeries for various congenital, oncologic, and traumatic injuries. Methods: Our Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Plastic Surgery team was tasked to care for a young man who suffered a proximal humeral amputation of his dominant upper extremity. Results: A multidisciplinary team collaborated throughout his entire acute care and postoperative course, guiding treatment and care in effort to maximize function of his replanted extremity. Conclusions: This case report details the patient's unique journey and highlights his determination and courage to return back to a normal life.

Original language	English (US)
Article number	e1766
Journal	Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open
Volume	6
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000001766
State	Published - Jul 1 2018

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