Replantation is more common for upper extremities like arms, hands, and fingers. It is less common for lower extremities. While replantation is usually more successful with sharp injures, some types of crush injuries do respond successfully.

How successful is limb reattachment?

The overall success rate of limb replantation surgery is around 83.2%. The mechanism of injury plays a role in the outcome; guillotine amputations—for example—carry a better prognosis than crush amputations.

Can reattached fingers work?

Modern surgical techniques have allowed doctors to reattach fingers with high rates of success. In fact, about 70 percent of reattached fingers are successful, meaning the finger is viable.