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A new classification for fingertip injuries.

D M Evans1, C Bernardis, C Bernadis

  • 1Department of Plastic Surgery, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, London, UK. dmevans@dial.pipex.com

Journal of Hand Surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)
|April 14, 2000
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A novel fingertip injury classification, the Pulp-Nail-Bone (PNB) system, offers a concise three-digit code to describe injuries affecting these three critical components, aiding documentation and treatment planning.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Hand Surgery

Background:

  • Fingertip injuries are common and varied.
  • Existing classification systems may lack specificity or be overly complex.
  • Standardized documentation is crucial for effective management and research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and describe a new classification system for fingertip injuries.
  • To provide a standardized, objective method for documenting fingertip injuries.
  • To facilitate communication regarding injury severity, treatment, and referral indications.

Main Methods:

  • Development of the Pulp-Nail-Bone (PNB) classification system.
  • The PNB system categorizes injuries based on their impact on pulp, nail, and bone.

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  • The classification generates a unique three-digit code for each injury pattern.

    • Main Results:

    • The PNB classification provides a concise, three-digit code representing injury extent.
    • This system allows for rapid and accurate documentation without lengthy descriptions.
    • Examples demonstrating the classification's application in various injury scenarios were presented.

    Conclusions:

    • The PNB classification offers a simple yet comprehensive tool for fingertip injury assessment.
    • It enhances objective recording, treatment planning, and referral decision-making.
    • This standardized approach can improve patient care and facilitate comparative studies.