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Local neurovascular island flap.

F W Cook1, E Jakab, M A Pollock

  • 1Department of Surgery, McLaren General Hospital, Flint, Mich.

The Journal of Hand Surgery
|September 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Local neurovascular island flaps effectively reconstruct fingertip amputations, restoring sensation and function. This reliable, single-stage procedure offers excellent outcomes for deep pulp loss, preserving fingertip length and providing near-normal coverage.

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Area of Science:

  • Hand surgery
  • Reconstructive surgery
  • Microsurgery

Background:

  • Fingertip amputation with pulp and bone exposure poses significant reconstructive challenges.
  • Restoring sensation and function while preserving length is crucial for patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of local neurovascular island flaps for fingertip reconstruction.
  • To assess functional recovery, including sensibility and pinch strength, after this procedure.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of twenty-one patients underwent reconstruction using local neurovascular island flaps.
  • Outcomes were assessed by measuring two-point discrimination and evaluating pinch function.

Main Results:

  • All patients achieved excellent two-point discrimination, averaging within 2 mm of the contralateral normal fingertip.
  • Adequate pulp reconstruction allowed for pain-free pinch function in all cases.

Conclusions:

  • Local neurovascular island flaps are a reliable and effective single-stage solution for deep fingertip pulp loss.
  • This technique offers superior skin coverage compared to regional flap methods, with excellent functional restoration.

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