title: One-stage Integra coverage for fingertip injuries.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  We hypothesize that one-stage Integra skin coverage is an effective treatment modality for the treatment of fingertip defects.
  
  
  METHODS
  Nine patients who sustained fingertip injuries were treated with one-stage Integra coverage. In all cases, Integra was placed directly on bone. Static two-point discrimination and the Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament Test (SWMFT) were used to determine the sensations of the affected and opposite unaffected digit. The QuickDASH, Cold Intolerance Symptom Severity (CISS), visual analog scale (VAS), and a 0-10-point pain scale were administered to assess patient function, satisfaction, and pain levels.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The mean age was 53.1 years (39-61). There were 8 males and 1 female. The average area covered was 2.3 cm(2) (1.0-3.2). The mean follow-up duration was 16 months (8-46). The median QuickDASH, CISS score, VAS patient satisfaction, and 0-10 pain score were 9.1 (2.3-40.9), 18 (4-30), 10 (most satisfied) (7-10), and 0 (0-3), respectively. Five patients were evaluated for their digital sensory perception. The mean static two-point discrimination was 9.6 mm for the affected digit and 4.6 mm for the opposite unaffected digit. The median SWMFT was 4.31 for the affected digit and 3.61 for the opposite unaffected digit.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  For small soft tissue and bone defects involving the fingertip, the use of Integra without further skin grafting appears to be effective, avoids the morbidity of the donor site, and avoids a second surgery. Despite mild sensory deficits, patients were satisfied with the results and fully functional during short-term follow-up.
authors.affiliation: The Philadelphia Hand Center, P.C. 834 Chestnut Street, Suite G114, Philadelphia, PA 19107 USA ; The Philadelphia Hand Center, Thomas Jefferson University, 700 South Henderson Road, Suite 200, King of Prussia, PA 19406 USA.
authors.forename: Sidney M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Jacoby
authors.affiliation: The Philadelphia Hand Center, P.C. 834 Chestnut Street, Suite G114, Philadelphia, PA 19107 USA.
authors.forename: Abdo
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bachoura
authors.affiliation: The Philadelphia Hand Center, P.C. 834 Chestnut Street, Suite G114, Philadelphia, PA 19107 USA.
authors.forename: Neal C
authors.initials: NC
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.affiliation: The Philadelphia Hand Center, P.C. 834 Chestnut Street, Suite G114, Philadelphia, PA 19107 USA.
authors.forename: Eon K
authors.initials: EK
authors.lastname: Shin
authors.affiliation: The Philadelphia Hand Center, P.C. 834 Chestnut Street, Suite G114, Philadelphia, PA 19107 USA.
authors.forename: Leonid I
authors.initials: LI
authors.lastname: Katolik
keywords: Fingertip; Hand; Integra; Tissue reconstruction