Proposed Treatment Protocol for Frostbite: A Retrospective Analysis of 17 Cases Based on a 3-Year Single-Institution Experience
A 67-year-old man sustained third- and fourth-degree frostbite to both hands while climbing a mountain. The patient presented with a blue-gray discoloration seen at the time of the onset of injury. Dry, black mummification had appeared by day 18. The patient underwent amputation and reconstruction with a groin flap and local flap on day 21. The patient underwent flap detachment 16 days after the first operation. As seen in patient 12, despite a longer treatment period, the patient also achieved a complete cure but complained of symptoms such as limited joint mobility and sensory impairment. The limited joint mobility was greatly improved by exercise. However, the sensory impairment persisted ().