Heterotopic ossifications in peri-articular tissue can appear after severe head injury, spinal trauma or local joint trauma. Following extensive burns, heterotopic ossifications are a rare, but severe complication with an unknown pathogenesis. In a retrospective analysis of 672 patients who were treated in our burn center over the last 10 years we identified 5 cases (0.74%) of heterotopic ossification.

The carotid artery as recipient vessel in free jejunal transfer seems to be a safe therapeutic option for intestinal reconstruction of preradiated esophageal cancer with good functional results.

In specialised centres replantation of complete avulsion-type finger amputations can be achieved. The decision for or against replantation should only be made after microsurgical assessment of the severed soft tissue and in consideration of the patient's specific demands. With the right indication for reconstruction, the patient's satisfaction often outweighs even poor functional outcomes.