Successful replantation of an avulsed middle finger. 1998

S L Cheng, and D C Chuang, and T C Tung, and F C Wei
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.

In avulsion amputations of the digits, soft-tissue injuries are extensive and often require tendon, nerve, and vessel transfers or grafts. The functional results of such digital replantations are frequently less than ideal. Therefore, avulsion amputation of a single digit proximal to the insertion of the flexor digitorum superficialis has been a contraindication to replantation, because the anticipated poor functional result may interfere with overall hand function, and is not worth the sacrifice of a tendon, nerve, or vessel from another digit or transfer. The authors report a patient with avulsion amputation of the middle finger at the proximal interphalangeal joint. The digit was replanted successfully without any tissue transfers other than a radial digital artery from the ring finger. The functional results were good, and the authors believe that good functional and cosmetic results can be achieved in select patients with isolated digital avulsions, provided that an experienced hand microsurgeon and a skillful hand therapist are available for a compliant patient.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D012092 Replantation Restoration of an organ or other structure to its original site. Reimplantation,Surgical Replantation,Replantation, Surgical,Reimplantations,Replantations,Replantations, Surgical,Surgical Replantations
D005260 Female Females
D005383 Finger Injuries General or unspecified injuries involving the fingers. Injuries, Finger,Finger Injury,Injury, Finger
D005385 Fingers Four or five slender jointed digits in humans and primates, attached to each HAND. Finger
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000673 Amputation, Traumatic Loss of a limb or other bodily appendage by accidental injury. Amputations, Traumatic,Traumatic Amputation,Traumatic Amputations
D013710 Tendons Fibrous bands or cords of CONNECTIVE TISSUE at the ends of SKELETAL MUSCLE FIBERS that serve to attach the MUSCLES to bones and other structures. Endotenon,Epotenon,Tendons, Para-Articular,Tendons, Paraarticular,Endotenons,Epotenons,Para-Articular Tendon,Para-Articular Tendons,Paraarticular Tendon,Paraarticular Tendons,Tendon,Tendon, Para-Articular,Tendon, Paraarticular,Tendons, Para Articular
D017746 Joint Capsule The sac enclosing a joint. It is composed of an outer fibrous articular capsule and an inner SYNOVIAL MEMBRANE. Synovial Folds,Synovial Plica,Synovial Plicae,Articular Capsule,Capsula Articularis,Synovial Capsule,Articular Capsules,Capsule, Articular,Capsule, Joint,Capsule, Synovial,Fold, Synovial,Joint Capsules,Plica, Synovial,Synovial Capsules,Synovial Fold

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