OUTCOMES OF WRIST - HAND REPLANTATION SURGERY AT 108 MILITARY CENTRAL HOSPITAL

Đình Thắng Trần, Vũ Hoàng Nguyễn, Thái Hưng Ngô, Quang Vịnh Nguyễn, Thanh Tùng Nguyễn, Việt Nam Nguyễn

Main Article Content

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the outcomes of replantation surgery for amputated hands and identify factors influencing surgical success. Materials and Methods: This study involved 38 patients with complete wrist - hand amputation (zone IV, V - Biemer, E. classification) who underwent replantation between January 2020 and June 2024 at 108 Central Military Hospital. Results: Short-term Outcomes: Complete survival of the replanted amputated hand was achieved in 31 out of 38 patients (81.6%); with partial necrosis in 7 out of 38 patients (18.4%). The survival rate was 100% in patients with ischemia time under 6 hours (6/6), 88.5% for 6-12 hours (23/26), and 33.3% for over 12 hours (2/6). Proper preservation had a 91.2% survival rate (31/34), while improper preservation had 0% (0/4). The differences were statistically significant (p < 0.05). Long - term Outcomes (Pho R.W.H classification): Excellent in 10/31 patients (32.3%); good in 17/31 (54.8%); Poor in 4/31 (12.9%). Good hand function recovery was more common in patients with clean-cut injuries and consistent rehabilitation (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Hand replantation surgery achieves a high success rate and enables patients to restore hand function for performing daily activities.

Article Details

References

1. Lê Văn Đoàn & Trần Huy Hùng. Kết quả phục hồi chức năng và yếu tố ảnh hưởng sau mổ trồng nối bàn tay tại Bệnh viện Trung ương Quân đội 108. Tạp chí Y- Dược Quân sự. 2017; 8:121-127.
2. Biemer, E. Definitions and classifications in replantation surgery. Br J Plast Surg. 1980; 33:164-168.
3. Gillani, S., Cao, J., Suzuki, T. & Hak, D. J. The effect of ischemia reperfusion injury on skeletal muscle. Injury. 2012; 43:670-675.
4. Hoang, N. T. Hand replantations following complete amputations at the wrist joint: first experiences in Hanoi, Vietnam. J Hand Surg Br. 2006; 31:9-17.
5. Kamarul, T. et al. Replantation and revascularization of amputated upper limb appendages outcome and predicting the factors influencing the success rates of these procedures in a tertiary hospital: An 8-year retrospective, cross-sectional study. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2018; 26.
6. Komatsu, S. & Tamai, S. Succesful replantation of a completely cut-off thumb. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 1968; 42:374-377.
7. Mahajan, R. K. & Mittal, S. Functional outcome of patients undergoing replantation of hand at wrist level-7 year experience. Indian J Plast Surg. 2013; 46: 555-560.
8. Okumuş, A. & Özkan, A. C. Upper extremity replantation results in our series and review of replantation indications. Turkish Journal of Trauma & Emergency Surgery/Ulusal Travma ve Acil Cerrahi Dergisi. 2020; 26.