Krukenberg procedure
Krukenberg Procedure
The Krukenberg Procedure (/kruːkənbɜːrɡ/; named after Hermann Krukenberg, a German surgeon) is a surgical procedure used to create a functional prosthesis for individuals who have lost their hands or fingers.
Etymology
The procedure is named after Hermann Krukenberg, who first described it in 1917. The term "Krukenberg" is of German origin, and "procedure" is derived from the Latin procedere, meaning 'to go forward'.
Procedure
The Krukenberg procedure involves the conversion of a forearm stump into a pincer. The ulna and radius are separated, and the remaining skin is used to cover the two new digits. The procedure is typically performed on individuals who have lost their hands or fingers due to trauma or disease.
Related Terms
- Amputation: The removal of a body extremity by trauma or surgery.
- Prosthesis: An artificial device that replaces a missing body part.
- Hermann Krukenberg: A German surgeon who first described the Krukenberg procedure.
- Ulna: One of the two long bones in the forearm.
- Radius: The other long bone in the forearm.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Krukenberg procedure
- Wikipedia's article - Krukenberg procedure
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