Restoration of Function and Sensitivity Utilizing a homodigital Neurovascular Island Flap after Amputation Injuries of the Fingertip

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• 作者：S.E. Varitimidis ; Z.H. Dailiana ; A.H. Zibis ; M. Hantes ; K. Bargiotas ; K.N. Malizos
• 关键词：fingertip injury ; homodigital island flap ; fingertip reconstruction
• 刊名：The Journal of Hand Surgery: British & European Volume
• 出版年：2005
• 出版时间：August 2005
• 年：2005
• 卷：30
• 期：4
• 页码：338-342
• 全文大小：206 K

文摘

In recent years, our unit has put into practice of flexor tendon repairs a number of novel concepts, which we hope address some critical difficulties in primary flexor tendon repairs in Zone 2, thus pointing the way towards predictable surgical outcomes. In this article, I present my practical views on indications, techniques, post-surgical treatment and outcome measures, and describe our methods of sheath-pulley release, tendon repair, postoperative motion and outcome evaluation.