Mowlem autoplasty, also known as Jackson-Mowlem autoplasty, is one of the most effective methods for restoring tissues and organs after injury and damage. This method was developed in the 1950s by American surgeon Arthur Mowlem and his colleague, Dr. William Jackson.
Mowlem autoplasty involves using the patient’s own tissue to restore damaged or missing areas of skin, muscles, bones and other organs. This method avoids the use of foreign materials and reduces the risk of allergic reactions.
The main advantage of Mowlem autoplasty is the ability to use tissue that has already been damaged or removed previously. This allows you to reduce recovery time and avoid complications associated with the use of new tissue.
To perform autoplasty according to Mowlem, various methods are used, such as skin transplantation, muscle, bone and other tissue transplantation. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages, but in general, Mowlem autoplasty is considered one of the safest and most effective methods for restoring damaged tissue.
Motlow-Jackson autoplasty is a more complex and rare form of autoplasty, in which the shape of the hand is corrected directly at the joints. The operation is performed under general anesthesia and involves several stages.
**Preparing the patient for surgery.** Before performing autoplasty according to Molow-Motlow, the patient is prepared for surgery. On the morning of the operation, a general blood test and x-ray of the hands are performed to assess the condition of the bones and joints and decide on the possibility of surgical intervention. The day before surgery, premedication is performed, which is the injection of an anesthetic solution subcutaneously to relieve stress before surgery and reduce pain.