limplantologists
Limplantologists are clinicians who specialize in limb implantation and related procedures, including transplantation of upper or lower limbs and the integration of transplanted tissue with the recipient’s body. The field brings together surgical techniques, immunological management, rehabilitation, and functional outcome assessment to restore limb function after amputation or severe injury.
Practices involve multidisciplinary teams that may include transplant surgeons, plastic and reconstructive microsurgeons, anesthesiologists, immunologists, physical
Training and practice: Limplantologists generally come from plastic and reconstructive surgery or transplant surgery backgrounds and
History and status: Limb transplantation, especially hand transplantation, emerged in the late 20th century as a
Research and future directions: Ongoing work seeks to reduce immunosuppression needs, enhance nerve integration and sensory