2 There is a 36-77% chance of having only protective sensation, if at all
3 Cold intolerance is common, related to problems with nerve function
4 Motion in the joints remaining in the amputated part average 50% normal
5 60% of patients require more than 2 additional operations
6 Total cost of replantation is 5 - 15 times that of amputation revision
7 Permanent impairment rating is usually the same as for amputation
8 Many experienced hand surgeons would decline replantation on themselves
Reference: Graham Lister, in The Hand Diagnosis and Indications, 3rd
edition,
Churchill Livingstone 1993, p10