Case report and literature review of the outcome following reimplantation of the arm (original) (raw)

This case report and literature review presents the management of a traumatic arm amputation in a 12-year-old boy, highlighting the complexities of reimplantation surgery. Factors influencing surgical outcomes, including injury mechanism, time of intervention, and postoperative rehabilitation, are discussed. Although the patient experienced suboptimal functional recovery four years post-operation, he and his family expressed satisfaction with limb preservation and appearance, suggesting a nuanced perspective on functional outcomes in pediatric cases.