Fingertip Injuries Outcome Score.

ABSTRACT: Fingertip injury reconstruction aims to restore function and appearance. We report our new fingertip injuries outcome score (FIOS) based on finger length, bone consolidation, nail aesthetics, sensation, range of motion, grip strength, and return to work to evaluate the functional outcome of fingertip injuries.

Methods

We analyzed the reliability and validity of the FIOS in 199 fingertip injuries of varying size, shape, and contours involving soft tissues and the bone. Semi-occlusive dressings and various reconstructive procedures were done based on the geometry. The FIOS had 10 items and specific scores.

Results

The mean follow-up of our study was 26.8 months (range, 18-66 months). We classified the results based on the FIOS. A value of 12 or more is considered excellent; 13-

SUBMITTER: Jerome JTJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9203073 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature