Comments on: Limb to crotch (updated) http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/ Medicine as it must be: Unlimited Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:45:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1 By: Al Kline DPM http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9116 Al Kline DPM Sun, 15 Oct 2006 13:55:41 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9116 Very interesting. Wonder if lower limbs can be salvaged in similar fashion? Very interesting. Wonder if lower limbs can be salvaged in similar fashion?

]]> By: Grab A Cuppa Grand Rounds! // Emergiblog http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9199 Grab A Cuppa Grand Rounds! // Emergiblog Tue, 17 Oct 2006 16:05:07 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9199 [...] I know we all want “glowing hair” but this is amazing. Last week’s host, Dr. Jon Mikel, presents a “quiz” that stumped me (easily done, by the way). Check out Hair-On-End Skull at Unbounded Medicine. What is that stuff? And Jon takes it up-to-eleven with this post, where a photo is worth a thousand words. A bit of a stunner, check out Limb-to-Crotch! [...] […] I know we all want “glowing hair” but this is amazing. Last week’s host, Dr. Jon Mikel, presents a “quiz” that stumped me (easily done, by the way). Check out Hair-On-End Skull at Unbounded Medicine. What is that stuff? And Jon takes it up-to-eleven with this post, where a photo is worth a thousand words. A bit of a stunner, check out Limb-to-Crotch! […]

]]> By: Dr. A http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9291 Dr. A Fri, 20 Oct 2006 09:33:57 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9291 Interesting story and pictures! Thanks! Interesting story and pictures! Thanks!

]]> By: JonMikel, M.D. http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9294 JonMikel, M.D. Fri, 20 Oct 2006 17:59:39 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9294 Al Kline: It could be possible. Thank you for your kind comment. Dr. A: Thank you for your nice comment. Al Kline: It could be possible. Thank you for your kind comment.

Dr. A: Thank you for your nice comment.

]]> By: deeraeya http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9300 deeraeya Sat, 21 Oct 2006 00:36:35 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9300 Interesting story, and great pictures. I'm always astonished at the length of these operations, but in this tale something else interests me. You chose to let the patient discover his arm in his crotch himself? (You write that 'he realized' which I took to mean you didn't tell him). Why was that? Wouldn't it be a bit traumatic to discover that yourself? Thanks, James Interesting story, and great pictures.

I’m always astonished at the length of these operations, but in this tale something else interests me. You chose to let the patient discover his arm in his crotch himself? (You write that ‘he realized’ which I took to mean you didn’t tell him). Why was that? Wouldn’t it be a bit traumatic to discover that yourself?

Thanks,
James

]]> By: henry Atkinson http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9305 henry Atkinson Sat, 21 Oct 2006 06:57:45 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9305 The surgery took place in 2004. What is his limb function like now in 2006? Henry Atkinson MD The surgery took place in 2004. What is his limb function like now in 2006?
Henry Atkinson
MD

]]> By: Dushan Atkinson http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9306 Dushan Atkinson Sat, 21 Oct 2006 06:59:06 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9306 Very impressive surgery. How was the humerus stabilised at the second operation? regards Dushan Atkinson Very impressive surgery. How was the humerus stabilised at the second operation?
regards
Dushan Atkinson

]]> By: Kirsten http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9320 Kirsten Sat, 21 Oct 2006 18:06:34 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9320 That's incredible. What's his hand and arm function like now? That’s incredible. What’s his hand and arm function like now?

]]> By: Angry Medic http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9321 Angry Medic Sat, 21 Oct 2006 18:11:19 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9321 brilliant. such cutting-edge surgery is very inspiring for med students such as myself, especially studying in a cutting-edge environment. this kind of article is what belongs right in the theme of this website. I'm adding you to my blogroll. brilliant. such cutting-edge surgery is very inspiring for med students such as myself, especially studying in a cutting-edge environment. this kind of article is what belongs right in the theme of this website. I’m adding you to my blogroll.

]]> By: DXB http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9345 DXB Sun, 22 Oct 2006 22:47:01 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9345 Firstly, an amzing story - well done! I'd like to know, what kind of scars (both physically and psychologically) will this procedure leave on the patient? Firstly, an amzing story - well done!

I’d like to know, what kind of scars (both physically and psychologically) will this procedure leave on the patient?

]]> By: Ernie http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9346 Ernie Sun, 22 Oct 2006 23:40:10 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9346 uh, yeah. any chance this is a complete hoax? what the hell did they do? somehow anastamose the arm to the femoral vessels? seems kind of absurd. uh, yeah. any chance this is a complete hoax? what the hell did they do? somehow anastamose the arm to the femoral vessels? seems kind of absurd.

]]> By: choppa http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9347 choppa Sun, 22 Oct 2006 23:54:42 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9347 he had a 5 fingerd penis! he had a 5 fingerd penis!

]]> By: Amerikan http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9348 Amerikan Mon, 23 Oct 2006 01:52:04 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9348 I think it's important to recognize the skill of these doctors. Transplannt and reconstructive centers are spread worlwide, yet actual amputations are very localized and not always where the world's experts are. That was the case here, and the local md's read the literature and did the best they could. congrats. I think it’s important to recognize the skill of these doctors. Transplannt and reconstructive centers are spread worlwide, yet actual amputations are very localized and not always where the world’s experts are. That was the case here, and the local md’s read the literature and did the best they could. congrats.

]]> By: mr. mint http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9349 mr. mint Mon, 23 Oct 2006 02:38:01 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9349 you are gross. :-) you are gross. :-)

]]> By: Dan http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9350 Dan Mon, 23 Oct 2006 02:44:36 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9350 Wow, thats amazing work... the medical field has really advanced. Wow, thats amazing work… the medical field has really advanced.

]]> By: All Noise Dude Summertime Fun Board and Pickle Bar http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9351 All Noise Dude Summertime Fun Board and Pickle Bar Mon, 23 Oct 2006 04:09:40 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9351 <strong>awesomely awesome shit i saw today...</strong> omg http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/... awesomely awesome shit i saw today…

omg

http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/…

]]> By: Xena http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9353 Xena Mon, 23 Oct 2006 06:55:58 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9353 Amazing. At least he has his arm. Amazing. At least he has his arm.

]]> By: Dinglehopper http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9354 Dinglehopper Mon, 23 Oct 2006 07:13:21 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9354 @#%#@!!!! Would you look at the size of the unit on that guy!!! @#%#@!!!! Would you look at the size of the unit on that guy!!!

]]> By: Steve Irwin http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9357 Steve Irwin Mon, 23 Oct 2006 10:34:56 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9357 Crikey! Medical science has come a long ways, mate! Crikey! Medical science has come a long ways, mate!

]]> By: Sandy http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9361 Sandy Mon, 23 Oct 2006 15:10:57 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9361 The joke had to be said - ya know with men their hand is spent in that area of the body more than most anyway right? So it was a natual move to put it in his groin. But even if he has minimal use of his arm, both pshycologicaly and physically he is better off with a real arm - his own, than a prostetic. -sandy The joke had to be said - ya know with men their hand is spent in that area of the body more than most anyway right?
So it was a natual move to put it in his groin.

But even if he has minimal use of his arm, both pshycologicaly and physically he is better off with a real arm - his own, than a prostetic.
-sandy

]]> By: Lrodshy57 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9363 Lrodshy57 Mon, 23 Oct 2006 15:49:29 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9363 Such medical miricles deserve world-wide publicity! Pictures need NOT be so clear, drawings would sufice. Please keep us up on his current status/use of arm. Thank you. Such medical miricles deserve world-wide publicity! Pictures need NOT be so clear, drawings would sufice. Please keep us up on his current status/use of arm. Thank you.

]]> By: WestEnder http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9364 WestEnder Mon, 23 Oct 2006 16:04:29 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9364 A very impressive example of modern surgical technique. Kudos to the surgical team and best wishes to the patient for his recovery. I heard of a similar surgery a few years ago in which an infant had a nevus covering almost all of one arm. The surgeon removed the arm's skin and then sutured the arm under the skin of the belly. It stayed there for a period of time (several months?) until the skin of the belly grew over the arm naturally. Then it was de-sutured from the belly. A very impressive example of modern surgical technique. Kudos to the surgical team and best wishes to the patient for his recovery.

I heard of a similar surgery a few years ago in which an infant had a nevus covering almost all of one arm. The surgeon removed the arm’s skin and then sutured the arm under the skin of the belly. It stayed there for a period of time (several months?) until the skin of the belly grew over the arm naturally. Then it was de-sutured from the belly.

]]> By: Sandy http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9365 Sandy Mon, 23 Oct 2006 16:09:36 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9365 Lrodshy57, If you get squeamish over 'medical miracle' pictures don't go to sites that have them. The actual pictures can help other doctors faced with similar situations in remote areas - along with trying to contact the Dr that did the procedure. These pictures are not really gross, and certainly NOT gratuitous! They are extremely educational and if 100% real as one gentleman pointed out the possibility's they are doctored (no PUN INTENDED!) then I feel it would be quite a shame. What did surprise me instantly was the after the fact mention that the arm was lost and recovered in a 'sewer'. I would have thought regardless of where the arm was lost - that extreme cleaning of the arm and wound would have been performed before putting it back on - the first time. Also, removing it without trying other means FIRST too would have been done. There are some anomalies to this story that is certain. But please be squeamish else where K? ~Sandy (medical studies student) Lrodshy57, If you get squeamish over ‘medical miracle’ pictures don’t go to sites that have them. The actual pictures can help other doctors faced with similar situations in remote areas - along with trying to contact the Dr that did the procedure.

These pictures are not really gross, and certainly NOT gratuitous! They are extremely educational and if 100% real as one gentleman pointed out the possibility’s they are doctored (no PUN INTENDED!) then I feel it would be quite a shame.

What did surprise me instantly was the after the fact mention that the arm was lost and recovered in a ’sewer’. I would have thought regardless of where the arm was lost - that extreme cleaning of the arm and wound would have been performed before putting it back on - the first time. Also, removing it without trying other means FIRST too would have been done.

There are some anomalies to this story that is certain. But please be squeamish else where K?
~Sandy (medical studies student)

]]> By: Dan of Britain http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9368 Dan of Britain Mon, 23 Oct 2006 17:11:51 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9368 At last I can go up to someone and utter that immortal London greeting: "Have you got the time on yer cock?" At last I can go up to someone and utter that immortal London greeting: “Have you got the time on yer cock?”

]]> By: WIERD STORY that must be shared - HiDef.com Forum http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9370 WIERD STORY that must be shared - HiDef.com Forum Mon, 23 Oct 2006 17:35:06 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9370 [...] The back-story to the photos is a little thin, but apparently a man in Valencia, Spain somehow lost his arm in a drainage ditch before showing up to his local hospital with the freshly severed limb. The doctors responded by stitching it back to his stump, but soon realized that the sewer water was going to spread infection. They would have to relocate the arm to another part of his body to keep it viable while they cleared away infected areas with antibiotics. With the family's consent, they moved it to his groin where it could easily hook in to his blood supply. The Full Monty I almost want to believe this isn't real. Technology can do some pretty amazing things...but nothing but this guy's own body could have saved his arm. __________________ ...and so are the days of my life [...] […] The back-story to the photos is a little thin, but apparently a man in Valencia, Spain somehow lost his arm in a drainage ditch before showing up to his local hospital with the freshly severed limb. The doctors responded by stitching it back to his stump, but soon realized that the sewer water was going to spread infection. They would have to relocate the arm to another part of his body to keep it viable while they cleared away infected areas with antibiotics. With the family’s consent, they moved it to his groin where it could easily hook in to his blood supply. The Full Monty I almost want to believe this isn’t real. Technology can do some pretty amazing things…but nothing but this guy’s own body could have saved his arm. __________________ …and so are the days of my life […]

]]> By: txsmichelle http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9393 txsmichelle Tue, 24 Oct 2006 01:51:17 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9393 Sepsis will occur even in the cleanest of environments. I contracted MRSA during spine surgery with no injury to the area, it was to correct a birth defect. The damage done by the staph, due to a DR. that would not treat the infection, was horrific. And 11 years later I still harbor MRSA in my body, suffer intractable pain and have a myriad of other problems from 5 years on IV antibiotics. Sepsis will occur even in the cleanest of environments. I contracted MRSA during spine surgery with no injury to the area, it was to correct a birth defect.

The damage done by the staph, due to a DR. that would not treat the infection, was horrific. And 11 years later I still harbor MRSA in my body, suffer intractable pain and have a myriad of other problems from 5 years on IV antibiotics.

]]> By: Lisa the GP http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9399 Lisa the GP Tue, 24 Oct 2006 03:27:42 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9399 You guys have done a fabulous job here! YAHOOOOOOO! I hope that docs treating mine injuries around the world get a close look at your work. This sort of creative thinking could really save some limbs. You guys have done a fabulous job here! YAHOOOOOOO!

I hope that docs treating mine injuries around the world get a close look at your work. This sort of creative thinking could really save some limbs.

]]> By: Lisa the GP http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9400 Lisa the GP Tue, 24 Oct 2006 03:34:14 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9400 PS: as to why the patient 'discovered' his arm on his crotch instead of being told, if he had a dire infection prior to surgery he may not have had the mental status to understand the upcoming procedure. Post op, once the infection began to clear, there would have been no way to predict the precise moment the patient would wake up. My guess would be that he woke up, made a noise of surprise, a nurse ran in and said something along the lines of, 'we moved your arm temporarily because we had to control an infection. We'll put it back soon, don't worry.' I'm sure it was freaky to be the patient. But I'm sure he's glad to have his own arm. I would like to know how this worked out functionally in the long-term if you have follow up information PS: as to why the patient ‘discovered’ his arm on his crotch instead of being told, if he had a dire infection prior to surgery he may not have had the mental status to understand the upcoming procedure. Post op, once the infection began to clear, there would have been no way to predict the precise moment the patient would wake up.

My guess would be that he woke up, made a noise of surprise, a nurse ran in and said something along the lines of, ‘we moved your arm temporarily because we had to control an infection. We’ll put it back soon, don’t worry.’

I’m sure it was freaky to be the patient. But I’m sure he’s glad to have his own arm.

I would like to know how this worked out functionally in the long-term if you have follow up information

]]> By: Escoria.org http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9440 Escoria.org Tue, 24 Oct 2006 14:46:35 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9440 <strong>Brenis - Um raro caso de braço-penis:...</strong> ... Brenis - Um raro caso de braço-penis:…

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]]> By: Al Kline DPM http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9468 Al Kline DPM Wed, 25 Oct 2006 01:48:12 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9468 This just reminded me of a Mr. Meaty Episode where Josh and Parker sew a sausage to Ashley's nose! lol Let's prominade girls! lol http://albertkline.wordpress.com/2006/10/02/mr-meaty/ This just reminded me of a Mr. Meaty Episode where Josh and Parker sew a sausage to Ashley’s nose! lol Let’s prominade girls! lol

http://albertkline.wordpress.com/2006/10/02/mr-meaty/

]]> By: dan’ism :: Philosophies of Dan Ho » Blog Archive » Amputated Arm Stiched to Groin http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9518 dan’ism :: Philosophies of Dan Ho » Blog Archive » Amputated Arm Stiched to Groin Wed, 25 Oct 2006 23:51:25 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9518 [...] The full article is here. However, be forewarned that the pictures are rather graphic. [...] […] The full article is here. However, be forewarned that the pictures are rather graphic. […]

]]> By: Amazing Limb Salvage Surgery at antifaust http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9526 Amazing Limb Salvage Surgery at antifaust Thu, 26 Oct 2006 01:33:09 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-9526 [...] Go to Dr. Jon Mikel’s Blog Unbounded Medicine and you’ll find a story about an amazing limb salvage operation (warning: some images may be too much for some). A guy came in with an amputated arm but the initial attempt to reattach the arm failed. So what they did was re-amputate the arm and implant it in the crotch area so it can get its blood supply from there. Debridement of the infected stump was successful so they re-implanted the arm from the crotch to its rightful place. Excellent. Sometimes, I wish I was a surgeon. [...] […] Go to Dr. Jon Mikel’s Blog Unbounded Medicine and you’ll find a story about an amazing limb salvage operation (warning: some images may be too much for some). A guy came in with an amputated arm but the initial attempt to reattach the arm failed. So what they did was re-amputate the arm and implant it in the crotch area so it can get its blood supply from there. Debridement of the infected stump was successful so they re-implanted the arm from the crotch to its rightful place. Excellent. Sometimes, I wish I was a surgeon. […]

]]> By: Steve From Yellowstone http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-11962 Steve From Yellowstone Sun, 10 Dec 2006 14:30:19 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-11962 Ramoooooooone, his penis could jack itself off Ramoooooooone, his penis could jack itself off

]]> By: Leukisanders! » Archive » Arm vs. been http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-12177 Leukisanders! » Archive » Arm vs. been Thu, 14 Dec 2006 12:52:43 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-12177 [...] Mensen hebben soms vreemde wensen. Zo lopen er heel wat mensen rond of zitten inmiddels in een rolstoel omdat de ledenmaten hebben laten amputeren. Want wat moet je met die benen of die armen? Die zitten alleen maar in de weg. Maar je kunt ook onderdelen verplaatsen. Wat dacht je ervan om je arm te amputeren en deze op je bovenbeen te plaatsen? Kijk en huivert! Niet geschikt voor iedereen. Foto1 | foto2 | foto3 | foto3 een beetje gelul is het wel want hier vind je het ware verhaal. [...] […] Mensen hebben soms vreemde wensen. Zo lopen er heel wat mensen rond of zitten inmiddels in een rolstoel omdat de ledenmaten hebben laten amputeren. Want wat moet je met die benen of die armen? Die zitten alleen maar in de weg. Maar je kunt ook onderdelen verplaatsen. Wat dacht je ervan om je arm te amputeren en deze op je bovenbeen te plaatsen? Kijk en huivert! Niet geschikt voor iedereen. Foto1 | foto2 | foto3 | foto3 een beetje gelul is het wel want hier vind je het ware verhaal. […]

]]> By: B. Turner http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-14080 B. Turner Mon, 01 Jan 2007 23:40:58 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-14080 I find this so amazing that science has progressed this far. I sure hope god forbid if anything were to ever happen to me that the dr. would try something like this. It truly is amazing and I also would love to know if the patient was able to have much movement the arm. I say congrats to the doctors who cared enough to try this. One note: the people on here with the crude remarks. You are showing your inmaturity. Lets hope this never happens to you! I mean really, this is no place for children to post crude comments. Grow up! I find this so amazing that science has progressed this far. I sure hope god forbid if anything were to ever happen to me that the dr. would try something like this. It truly is amazing and I also would love to know if the patient was able to have much movement the arm. I say congrats to the doctors who cared enough to try this.
One note: the people on here with the crude remarks. You are showing your inmaturity. Lets hope this never happens to you! I mean really, this is no place for children to post crude comments. Grow up!

]]> By: Giulio http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-19834 Giulio Mon, 29 Jan 2007 18:57:31 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-19834 I have a question for the medical community here. A friend at work recently lost 3 of his fingers in a terrible accident involving an auger on a snowplow. There was an infection problem and the docters here, placed his entire hand into his groin. He was quite shocked by this. I don't think the medical team handled it well, because he feels that he is a guinea pig, so I think that they did not explain what they were doing properly. All I want to know, is if anyone has heard of this. This story seems very similar. I have a question for the medical community here. A friend at work recently lost 3 of his fingers in a terrible accident involving an auger on a snowplow. There was an infection problem and the docters here, placed his entire hand into his groin.

He was quite shocked by this. I don’t think the medical team handled it well, because he feels that he is a guinea pig, so I think that they did not explain what they were doing properly.

All I want to know, is if anyone has heard of this. This story seems very similar.

]]> By: Laura http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-20038 Laura Tue, 30 Jan 2007 12:21:17 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-20038 It's all been said... unbelievable, amazing, extraordinary, etc. I've never seen anything like this, and I would never have guessed it could be achieived/successful. I've sent this link to numerous family and friends, colleagues etc to marvel (adding a warning if reading on lunch breaks!). They've all been transfixed. Dr Mikel - you and your team deserve some kind of international, medical recognition for this creative work. Regards, Laura, Bristol, UK. It’s all been said… unbelievable, amazing, extraordinary, etc. I’ve never seen anything like this, and I would never have guessed it could be achieived/successful.

I’ve sent this link to numerous family and friends, colleagues etc to marvel (adding a warning if reading on lunch breaks!). They’ve all been transfixed.

Dr Mikel - you and your team deserve some kind of international, medical recognition for this creative work.

Regards, Laura,
Bristol, UK.

]]> By: » grand rounds. Emergency Department http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-72545 » grand rounds. Emergency Department Tue, 22 May 2007 06:41:07 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-72545 [...] Medicine: Limb to Crotch. “This is my best post by far…it’s an amazing story about the heroic job that we [...] […] Medicine: Limb to Crotch. “This is my best post by far…it’s an amazing story about the heroic job that we […]

]]> By: chris mata http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-73422 chris mata Fri, 25 May 2007 20:42:25 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-73422 that my friends is money. that my friends is money.

]]> By: Becca http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-75422 Becca Fri, 01 Jun 2007 06:27:58 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-75422 I like the wide variety of comments this article got, both interesting, informative, and amusing... people should learn to take a joke... I mean, stop being so aloof, this guy did have a hand in his crotch. It is actually funny, as well as being an amazing and interesting medical story. Anyway, onto the real subject, this is amazing. Truly amazing what medical science can do. Well done to the doctors and I hope the patient is recovering well. On the less serious side of things... how cool would it be to be able to say "Hey, I once had my arm attached to my crotch!" Is that an ARM in your pants or are you just pleased to see me? I like the wide variety of comments this article got, both interesting, informative, and amusing… people should learn to take a joke… I mean, stop being so aloof, this guy did have a hand in his crotch. It is actually funny, as well as being an amazing and interesting medical story.

Anyway, onto the real subject, this is amazing. Truly amazing what medical science can do. Well done to the doctors and I hope the patient is recovering well.

On the less serious side of things… how cool would it be to be able to say “Hey, I once had my arm attached to my crotch!”

Is that an ARM in your pants or are you just pleased to see me?

]]> By: Rob http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-75551 Rob Fri, 01 Jun 2007 12:40:58 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-75551 If his penis was severed would they have attached it to his arm? If his penis was severed would they have attached it to his arm?

]]> By: Marc Blanchard http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-75567 Marc Blanchard Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:32:58 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-75567 How wonderful it is to know that amidst this time of low resources, both human and otherwise, a group of medical professionals decided to spend both time and money to save one person's arm. I understand that is also goes to advance medical knowledge and techniques but bottom line, they would have made a better buck by moving on to the next patient. So hats off to you all, you are the best example of what patient care is all about! I have personally been victim of malpractice and was left with nerve damage in my legs but, all is all, I am still a very fortunate man compared to most. However, it scares me to think of all the patients that must suffer because the dollar is more important than the patient. I do not remember any mention of finance or income when I took the Hippocratic Oath. Perhaps there are different versions out there! Again, great job, we could all use a reminder of what our profession is really about! God Speed! How wonderful it is to know that amidst this time of low resources, both human and otherwise, a group of medical professionals decided to spend both time and money to save one person’s arm. I understand that is also goes to advance medical knowledge and techniques but bottom line, they would have made a better buck by moving on to the next patient. So hats off to you all, you are the best example of what patient care is all about!

I have personally been victim of malpractice and was left with nerve damage in my legs but, all is all, I am still a very fortunate man compared to most. However, it scares me to think of all the patients that must suffer because the dollar is more important than the patient. I do not remember any mention of finance or income when I took the Hippocratic Oath. Perhaps there are different versions out there!

Again, great job, we could all use a reminder of what our profession is really about!

God Speed!

]]> By: sijeo http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-76188 sijeo Sun, 03 Jun 2007 00:33:45 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-76188 wow, what next? maybe the 21st version of frankenstein wow, what next? maybe the 21st version of frankenstein

]]> By: sarah http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-76222 sarah Sun, 03 Jun 2007 03:43:41 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-76222 wow thats amazing i feel sorry for the guy but its just amazing what can be done these days. wow thats amazing
i feel sorry for the guy but its just amazing what can be done these days.

]]> By: Annie http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-76750 Annie Mon, 04 Jun 2007 11:29:11 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-76750 Steve Irwin died 9/4/06 you bloke! Steve Irwin died 9/4/06 you bloke!

]]> By: Cody http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-85899 Cody Sun, 24 Jun 2007 17:47:17 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-85899 wow u guys r the biggest nerds ive ever witnessed in my life u people need to get out more and get some friends wow u guys r the biggest nerds ive ever witnessed in my life

u people need to get out more and get some friends

]]> By: Bobby http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-93733 Bobby Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:37:32 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-93733 This is Bobby,29 from Iran.I really admire the Doctors and generally the Surgery Team.It's wonderful.This man and his familly must adore doctors and also do not forget God. I'd watched taking human ear to the back of a mouse once but these pictures here are great. Best Regards.............Iranian Bobby This is Bobby,29 from Iran.I really admire the Doctors and generally the Surgery Team.It’s wonderful.This man and his familly must adore doctors and also do not forget God.
I’d watched taking human ear to the back of a mouse once but these pictures here are great.

Best Regards………….Iranian Bobby

]]> By: stevo http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-109840 stevo Tue, 09 Oct 2007 04:35:00 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-109840 nice job. gimmie five down low. . . nice job.

gimmie five down low. . .

]]> By: gail http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-110254 gail Wed, 10 Oct 2007 18:37:57 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-110254 amazing! amazing!

]]> By: HandBaller http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-134539 HandBaller Sun, 02 Dec 2007 07:07:30 +0000 http://www.unboundedmedicine.com/2006/10/12/limb-to-crotch/#comment-134539 this is how fisting got started? this is how fisting got started?

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