Reconstruction techniques for upper extremity crush injuries with massive tissue loss and open fractures: a prospective study.

Crush injuries and open fractures are often accompanied by extensive tissue loss, rendering clinical and surgical management quite challenging, particularly in the upper extremities. The primary goal in these cases is to obtain a functional and cosmetically acceptable limb. However, the management of complex crush injuries (involving extensive tissue loss and open fractures) is associated with a variety of complications, ranging from infection to amputation. In this study, we aimed to analyze the clinical outcomes of reconstruction for managing complex upper extremity crush injuries.