A Single-Center Retrospective Evaluation of Decision-Making and Factors Motivating Hand Transplant Candidates
Abstract
Advancements in vascularized composite allotransplantation have made hand transplants possible for persons living with upper limb loss. Hand transplantation is not a life-saving procedure, but rather a quality-of-life enhancing procedure; hence the risk of morbidity and mortality must be weighed against improvements in function and appearance. This study explored the decision-making process of patients evaluated for hand transplantation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Aug 02, 2023
- Source ID
- 10.1177/15269248231189863
Entities
People
- Adam R. Miller
- Andrea E. Garcia-bautista
- Avudaiappan Chokkalingam
- BRIANNA B.M. SANCHEZ
- Cassie C. Kennedy
- Dawn M. Finnie
- Fantley C. Smither
- Hatem Amer
- Ian G. Hargraves
- Joan M. Griffin
- Kasey R Boehmer
- Sheila Jowsey-gregoire
- Steven L. Moran
Organizations
- Mayo Clinic
- United States Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
- United States Department of Defense