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Hand Transplant Surgical procedure.
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A reconstructive transplant, also called a composite tissue transplant or composite tissue allograft, is an operation that involves transplantation of bone, tissue, muscle and blood vessels. A reconstructive hand transplant is an operation tailored to each patient’s individual needs, type of injury and anatomy. This transplants an upper extremity, usually at the level of the forearm and wrist, but sometimes above the elbow, to help restore function after the loss of a hand or arm.
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This video covers hand transplant surgery, described as a reconstructive or composite tissue transplant involving bone, tissue, muscle and blood vessels. It explains that the operation is tailored to each patient's needs, injury and anatomy, and transplants an upper extremity usually at the forearm and wrist level, sometimes above the elbow, to restore function after loss of a hand or arm.
Key points
- Reconstructive transplant is defined as transplanting bone, tissue, muscle and blood vessels
- Hand transplant being tailored to each patient's needs, injury and anatomy is described
- Transplantation at the forearm and wrist level, sometimes above the elbow, is covered
- Restoring function after loss of a hand or arm is described as the purpose
Video Overview
This video presents “Hand Transplant Surgical procedure.” — A reconstructive transplant, also called a composite tissue transplant or composite tissue allograft, is an operation that involves transplantation of bone, tissue, muscle and blood vessels. A reconstructive hand transplant is an operation. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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