Long-term subjective and objective outcomes after digital nerve repair: a cohort study.

ABSTRACT: Digital nerve injuries are common, but few studies report long-term effects for the individual. The primary aim of this matched-pairs study comparing digital nerve injuries in border digits or central fingers was to investigate hand function 3-10 years after digital nerve repair, assessed using the Mini Sollerman test in 86 patients. Secondary outcomes were sensory function, range of motion, grip strength and patient-reported measures. No significant difference was seen in hand function between the groups, except for lower grip strength in patients with central finger injury. Tactile discrimination was achieved in 87%, with best results among participants aged less than 44 years. Touch perception was measurable in 99%. No statistically significant differences in sensory function were found

SUBMITTER: Evertsson L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12012279 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature