title: Transmetacarpal amputation of the index finger: a clinical assessment of hand strength and complications.
abstract: A clinical study of hand strength and complications in 41 patients with a transmetacarpal amputation of the index finger found that the average prehension strength was reduced by 20% and stability of grip by almost 50%. Tendon transfers or other operative modifications did not affect the results. The most disabling complication, hyperesthesia, or painful sensitivity to light touch, in the thumb--long-finger web was present in 59% of patients and interfered with hand function in 37%.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006941:Hyperesthesia / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D008663:Metacarpus / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000150:complications; D013709:Tendon Transfer