Limb Re Implantation

Limb Re Implantation

Re-implantation refers to the surgical reattachment of a body part (such as a finger, hand, or toe) that has been completely cut from the body. The goal of re-implantation surgery is to reattach and restore function to as much of the injured part as possible.

Sometimes, re-implantation of a lost body part is not possible because the part is too damaged. If the lost part cannot be reattached, a patient may have to use a prosthesis, a device that substitutes for a missing part of the body. In some cases, a prosthesis may give a person without hands or arms the ability to function.