Sensory Function Recovery by Free Tissue Transfer in the Extremities |
Jun-Mo Lee, M.D., Byung-Yun Hwang, M.D., and Kwon-Il Kim, M.D.* |
사지에서 유리 조직 이식술에 의한 감각 기능 회복 |
이준모·황병연·김권일* |
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Abstract |
Purpose: Authors have performed free tissue transplantation in the upper and lower extremities with sensory flaps and evaluated the sensory function recovery. Materials and methods: Between 1992 through 2004, sensory free flap articles published in the journal of the Korean microsurgical society, were reviewed and recovery of sesnsory function was assessed by static two-point discrimination test. Results: Static two point discrimination test showed average 6.7 mm in the thumb, average 12 mm in the hand and 7 cm of the dorsalis pedis flap, 20.5 mm of the lateral arm flap and over 8 cm of the forearm flap in the foot. Conclusion: Sensory flaps provide the protective and useful coverage in the upper and lower extremities and have benefit for activities for daily life in free tissue transferred patients. |
Key Words:
Free Tissue Transfer, Sensory Function Recovery |
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