Abstract
Reconstructive surgery in extremity practice is a discipline that requires knowledge of not only orthopedic surgery but also plastic surgery, vascular surgery, and neurosurgery. The goal in decision-making in reconstruction for extremity defects is to provide and restore functional outcome. Decision-making for the lower extremity is mainly focused on restoring and enabling ambulation whereas upper extremity reconstructions are performed to provide at least a functional unit that can be used for basic daily tasks such as eating and hygiene.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | Surgical Decision Making |
| Subtitle of host publication | Beyond the Evidence Based Surgery |
| Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
| Pages | 213-224 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783319298245 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783319298221 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2016 |
Keywords
- Complex injuries
- Infections
- Surgical decision
- Upper extremity
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine