Outcomes Following Replantation/Revascularization in the Hand

Hand Clin. 2019 May;35(2):207-219. doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2018.12.008.

Abstract

The variability in reported outcomes and outcome measures used in digit replantation makes it difficult to compare results among studies. This article reviews the principles of measuring functional and patient-reported outcomes after replantation, and describes the recommended instruments to use and ways to report results.

Keywords: Digit replantation; Functional outcomes; Outcome measures; Outcomes after replantation in the hand; Patient-reported outcomes.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Amputation, Traumatic / surgery*
  • Disability Evaluation
  • Hand / blood supply
  • Hand Injuries / surgery*
  • Hand Strength
  • Humans
  • Microsurgery
  • Patient Reported Outcome Measures
  • Range of Motion, Articular
  • Replantation*
  • Return to Work
  • Sensation