J Reconstr Microsurg 1988; 4(5): 387-390
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1006948
ORIGINAL ARTICLE

© 1988 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Successful Replantation of a Foot with Satisfactory Recovery: A Case Report

Akihiro Fukui, Yûji Inada, Takeo Sempuku, Susumu Tamai
  • Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ômiwa Hospital and Nara Medical University, Nara, Japan.
Further Information

Publication History

Accepted for publication 1988

Publication Date:
08 March 2008 (online)

ABSTRACT

A severed foot in a 51-year-old man was successfully replanted. One year after operation, two-point discrimination was 15 mm on the plantar aspect and 25 mm on the dorsal side. The patient can walk long distances and go up and down stairs without any supportive aids.