Carpal Growth and Function After Pediatric Transcarpal Hand Replant: Case Report

This case discusses the technique, postoperative course, and functional outcomes 5 years after an amputation between the cartilaginous anlages of the growing carpus in a 7-year-old boy. The lunate remained attached to the arm, whereas the scaphoid and the remainder of the carpus were contained within the amputated part After 5 years, the patient had 94% growth compared to the other side, a Minnesota dexterity test in the 75th percentile, 0/10 pain, near-normal sensation, grip strength 17% of the other side, and lateral pinch 79% of the other side. (J Hand Surg 2008;33A:1354-1357. Copyright (C) 2008 by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. All rights reserved.)