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Tissue forceps for stabilizing amputated parts in a finger replantation

  ABSTRACT

Tremor of the assistant while holding the amputated finger during preparation for replantation is a problem. Few methods are found in literature to stabilize the amputated part. Reported here is the usage of tissue forceps for stabilizing the am­putated part while the surgeon is tagging the nerves and vessels under a microscope.

Key words: Finger amputation, preparation, stabilization, tagging, tissue forceps