Algorithmic surgical enhancement of function after finger revascularisation.
Secondary surgical procedures can improve the function of revascularised and replanted digits. We describe the case of a patient who underwent multidigit revascularisation and replantation following a saw injury at flexor tendon Zone II. To achieve maximal functional improvement after finger revascularisation, we performed secondary surgical procedures in an order that was determined by following a reconstructive decision procedure that covered late revascularisation, nerve reconstruction, pedicled vascularised joint transfer, staged flexor tendon reconstruction and skin revision. Performing the procedures in this manner ensured overall safety. The patient's disabilities of the arm, hand and shoulder questionnaire score improved by 45 points, and the patient was able to return to work with an almost complete range of motion.
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Spain.
Luis
L
Landin
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Spain.
Pedro
P
Bolado
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Spain.
Maria-Angeles
MA
Gajete
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Spain.
Alvaro
A
Gonzalez-Miranda
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Spain.
Jorge
J
Bonastre
Finger; replantation; tendon; vascularised joint transfer