How is finger reconstruction going on?

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In finger reconstruction, metal prosthesis or autogenous bone is used to replace the metacarpal bone. The radius and ulna are shortened by 5cm and 6cm respectively. The extra soft tissue flap of forearm provides good skin coverage for metacarpal bone and forms a new palm. How is finger reconstruction going on? Next, I'd like to share my views with you.

How is finger reconstruction going on?

Finger reconstruction refers to the reconstruction of the fingers in order to restore the function and appearance of the missing fingers. For example, thumb loss has a great impact on the function of the hand, which accounts for 50% of the hand function. Many fine movements of patients can not be completed, and reconstruction is needed to restore part of the hand function.

The second toe is usually replaced and transplanted to the thumb of the hand. In order to be beautiful and realistic, 2 / 3 of the big toe can also be used for transplantation. The stump of the severed finger and the severed part of the artery were clamped and pulled out with thin pointed toothless forceps, and then the tunica vaginalis was stripped with pointed mosquito hemostatic forceps, and the severed end of the artery was free for 2-3 mm.

The patient and the doctor should have a comprehensive and in-depth preoperative conversation to understand the size of the operation, the degree of pain, the speed of recovery, the possible effect, the possible risks, the doctor should understand the patient's face, the motivation of the operation, whether the expectation of the operation is in line with the reality, etc.

matters needing attention

Discharge guidance, regular daily life, keep optimistic mood, avoid excessive emotion, diet, make the body function recover as soon as possible. We should obey the doctor's advice, overcome the pain of functional exercise, and make the finger function recover better.