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Fingertip reconstruction by nail bed grafting using thenar flap
Akira Takeda1, Rieko Fukuda, Tsuguharu Takahashi
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan. takeda@nc.kitasato-u.ac.jp
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
|May 23, 2002
Summary
This study presents a two-part surgical technique for fingertip reconstruction using thenar flaps and nail bed grafts. The method offers satisfactory aesthetic and functional recovery for fingertip crush injuries.
Area of Science:
- Hand surgery
- Reconstructive surgery
- Plastic surgery
Background:
- Fingertip injuries require reconstruction balancing function, sensation, and aesthetics.
- Minimizing pain during treatment is a primary goal.
Observation:
- Two cases of immediate fingertip reconstruction following crush injury are presented.
- The technique involved using full-thickness nail bed grafts for dorsal reconstruction and thenar flaps for pulp reconstruction.
Findings:
- Both cases demonstrated satisfactory soft-tissue healing and good nail growth and adherence.
- The combined thenar flap and nail bed graft approach yielded positive aesthetic and functional outcomes.
Implications:
- This reconstructive method provides a viable option for fingertip injuries.
- The technique addresses both functional and aesthetic recovery, enhancing patient satisfaction.