Long-term outcomes after terminalization for acute fingertip injuries

J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2024 Nov;49(10):1267-1268. doi: 10.1177/17531934241247276. Epub 2024 Apr 20.

Abstract

The primary aim of this study was to report outcomes after fingertip terminalization in 90 patients over a 19-year period. We report excellent functional outcomes and satisfaction, but a 33% incidence of neuropathic pain.

Keywords: Fingertip; amputation; neuropathic pain; return to work; terminalization; trauma.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Amputation, Traumatic* / surgery
  • Female
  • Finger Injuries* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neuralgia / etiology
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Replantation
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult