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- Title
Skin Grafting of the Dorsum of the Hand.
- Authors
Milner, Stephen M.
- Abstract
This article discusses a case study involving a 35-year-old male who suffered burns on the dorsum of his hands and underwent skin grafting. The article addresses questions related to the success of skin grafts, the potential for the dorsum of the hand to regain normal sensation, reasons for skin graft failure, and the limitations of using split-thickness skin grafts on the dorsum of the hand. The study found that the skin grafts were successful, and the patient regained full flexion and extension of the fingers and wrists after a year of follow-up. The article provides detailed explanations of the physiological processes involved in skin graft "take" and the restoration of sensation in the graft area. It also discusses factors that can lead to skin graft failure and the potential limitations and complications associated with using split-thickness skin grafts on the dorsum of the hand.
- Subjects
SKIN grafting; NEGATIVE-pressure wound therapy; HAND injuries; WEIGHT gain
- Publication
ePlasty: Open Access Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2024, p1
- ISSN
1937-5719
- Publication type
Article