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Fingertip Amputation Treatment: A Survey Study.

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  • 1Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. andrewmiller28@gmail.com.

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Treatment preferences for distal fingertip amputations vary widely among hand surgeons globally. Patient and surgeon factors significantly influence choices, highlighting the need for evidence-based guidelines and further research.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Hand Surgery
  • Trauma Surgery

Background:

  • Distal fingertip amputations are frequent injuries with limited evidence-based treatment guidelines.
  • Current treatment strategies lack standardization, leading to varied surgical approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate surgeon and patient factors influencing treatment preferences for distal fingertip amputations.
  • To identify variations in surgical decision-making among US and international hand surgeons.

Main Methods:

  • A 16-question survey was distributed to members of the American Association for Hand Surgery and international hand societies.
  • Response data from 198 hand surgeons were analyzed using logistic regression to identify influencing factors.

Main Results:

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  • Significant variations in treatment preferences were observed across different amputation levels and orientations.
  • Surgeon experience, practice setting (US vs. international, private vs. academic), and background influenced treatment choices like replantation, wound care, and flap techniques.

Conclusions:

  • Hand surgeons exhibit diverse treatment preferences for distal fingertip amputations, influenced by surgeon and patient-related factors.
  • The findings underscore the necessity for prospective randomized trials to establish optimal treatment protocols for these common injuries.