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Bilateral upper extremity Amputation

  • 1.  Bilateral upper extremity Amputation

    Posted 05-22-2013 15:05
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    Hello List mates

    I have a case of a young male with bilateral upper extremity amputations. 

    This young man is interested in an arm transplant. I am aware that a "few" have been done on returning vets with some success. I am interested in any information regarding this type of surgery including where it would typically be performed, how it is coded (CPT codes) and rehab for a cadaver limb. 

    Any resources / researched material would be of great assistance

    Please email me privately - thanks

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    Lois Hawkins, R.N., CLCP.
    Hawkins Forensic Consulting
    2266 South Dobson, Rd., Suite 200
    Mesa, AZ 85202
    Office: 480 306-6389
    Fax: 480 393-4623
    L.Hawkins@HawkinsForensics.com

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