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<p>This article presents a case of a transcarpal amputation of the hand. The amputated hand was fragmented, with excessive tissue loss and was not suitable for replantation. As the carpal bones and some carpal ligaments were intact, the amputated hand was used for the preparation of an anatomical specimen which has been photographed and the pictures used for didactic purpose.</p>
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This article presents a case of a transcarpal amputation of the hand. The amputated hand was fragmented, with excessive tissue loss and was not suitable for replantation. As the carpal bones and some carpal ligaments were intact, the amputated hand was used for the preparation of an anatomical specimen which has been photographed and the pictures used for didactic purpose.

Utilization of non-replanted hand for preparation of an anatomical specimen: a case report

Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin

Pomeranian Journal of Life Sciences

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This article presents a case of a transcarpal amputation of the hand. The amputated hand was fragmented, with excessive tissue loss and was not suitable for...

Utilization of non-replanted hand for preparation of an anatomical specimen: a case report

Published Online: Apr 22, 2022

Page range: 33 - 34

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21164/pomjlifesci.790

Keywords
hand amputation, replantation – contraindications, anatomical specimen

© 2022 Andrzej Żyluk, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Utilization of non-replanted hand for preparation of an anatomical specimen: a case report

Published Online: Apr 22, 2022

Page range: 33 - 34

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21164/pomjlifesci.790

Keywordshand amputation, replantation – contraindications, anatomical specimen

© 2022 Andrzej Żyluk, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
hand amputation, replantation – contraindications, anatomical specimen