Disappearing Digits: Analysis of National Trends in Amputation and Replantation in the United States

Background: Significantly fewer replantations have been performed at the authors’ institution in recent years, with similar trends observed across the United States. A study of three national databases was performed to evaluate this trend, its possible cause, and national health care implications. Methods: The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and National Inpatient Sample databases were queried for...