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[Late bone and soft tissue changes in the finger tip after mild trauma]
Rofo : Fortschritte Auf Dem Gebiete Der Rontgenstrahlen Und Der Nuklearmedizin
|February 1, 1983
Summary
Mechanical injuries to the finger can cause long-lasting bone and soft tissue changes, including spongy hyperostosis and finger clubbing. These post-traumatic effects persist for decades, even with normal growth and bone remodeling.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Traumatology
- Radiology
Background:
- Mechanical injuries to the terminal digit are common.
- These injuries can involve bone and soft tissues.
- Delayed sequelae of digital trauma are not well understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the delayed changes following mechanical injuries to the terminal digit.
- To characterize the specific bone and soft tissue alterations.
- To determine the persistence of these changes over time.
Main Methods:
- Review of clinical and radiographic findings in patients with history of digital trauma.
- Histopathological examination of affected tissues.
- Longitudinal follow-up of patients to assess changes over decades.
Main Results:
- Delayed changes include spongy hyperostosis of tuberosities and soft tissue hypertrophy.
- Severe cases may present as post-traumatic finger clubbing.
- These alterations are persistent and can last for many decades.
Conclusions:
- Mechanical trauma to the terminal digit can result in significant, long-lasting structural changes.
- Post-traumatic finger clubbing is a severe manifestation of these persistent changes.
- These sequelae underscore the importance of understanding the long-term effects of digital injuries.