Focuses on microsurgery and the successful “replantation” of fingers and toes with full use and feelings. This program also explains the problems associated with finding the necessary parts (including veins) that are needed for a successful operation. Finally emphasis is made on the need for continued research in the area of microsurgery. Contains some graphic images.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
322195
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Medical sciences
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Medical technology
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Microscopy, Medical
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Microsurgery
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Operations - Surgical
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Surgery
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Creativity ability in science
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Medical sciences
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)