• Department of Orthopaedics, the First Affiliated Hopital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin Heilongjiang, 150001，P. R. China;
Hand allograft; Skeleton; Reconstruction
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Objective To study and summarize the clinical experience and significance of the skeleton reconstruction of human hand allografts. Methods From January 2001 to October 2003, human hand allografts were appliedto treat 4 cases of traumatic hand defect(6 hands) at different levels. During operation, the ulna and radius were reduced anatomically and fixed firmly with 3.5 mm AO-plates and screws according to AO internal fixation principle. The X-ray films were taken periodically andthe function recovery of hand allografts was observed and estimated. Results The 4 cases were followed up for 4-36 months postoperatively. The clinical healing of fracture in 4 cases(6 hands) was achieved after 9 weeks,and by means of comprehensive assessment including the joint function, muscle strength, sensation, appearance, sequela and the ability of work, the satisfactory effects were gained eventually. Conclusion It is significant forhuman hand allografts to reconstruct skeleton firmly.

Citation： YANG Chenglin,SHAO Ming,ZHANG Xinying,et al.. CLINICAL APPLICATION OF SKELETON RECONSTRUCTION IN HUMAN HAND ALLOGRAFT. Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery, 2005, 19(8): 662-665. doi: Copy