[Long-term (33 years) result of revascularization of subtotally amputated upper arm].

Replantations and revascularizations on the level of the arm are performed in the smallest number. The achieved functional results are poor. The paper presents a result achieved in a patient who sustained an avulsion amputation of an upper arm in the year 1974. The first long-term control was made 11 years after the revascularization of the limb which rated the result as III acc. to Chen's score system. The patient was steadily highly motivated for hand rehabilitation process. The second control performed 33 years after the accident proved the increase of sensibility, muscle strength as well as the range of movements. The result was up-graded as II (good). No degenerative changes in hand bones of mutilated hand were found.