Retrospective study of outcome analysis of full thickness skin graft in finger tip injuries

Dr. N. Prasanna Venkateshan; Dr.A. Anandkumar

Volume : VII, Issue : IV, April - 2018

Retrospective study of outcome analysis of full thickness skin graft in finger tip injuries

Dr. N. Prasanna Venkateshan, Dr. A. Anandkumar

Abstract :

Background

Full–thickness skin grafts (FTSGs) are generally considered unreliable for coverage of finger defects with bone or tendon exposure.

Methods

In this retrospective study 14 patients with finger tip injury in 16 Hands treated withFull–thickness skin grafts (FTSGs). The assessment of graft intake sensation done by clinical method – Two point discrimination.

Results

In our study 16 hands were assessed. Patient age ranged from 22 yrs to 56 years. Male female ratio was 2.8:1. FTSGsurvived with satisfactory functional and aesthetic results (88%). Partial graft loss (7%), depression deformity (7%), mild hyperpigmentation(21%).

Conclusions

We observed excellent graft survival with this method with no additional surgical injury to normal finger, satisfactory functional and aesthetic outcomes, and no need for secondary debulking procedures. Therefore, FTSGs may be an option for treatment of full–thickness finger defects with bone or tendon exposure defects is <5 mm.