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ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2022

Fingertip Injuries Outcome Score.

J Terrence Jose Jerome, Vijay A Malshikare

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Article in Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 17 papers.

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  15. Hatchet flap for distal fingertip amputations.Journal of hand and microsurgery · 2024
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  16. Outcomes of Composite Grafts for Pediatric Fingertip Amputations: A Systematic Review.Indian journal of plastic surgery : official publication of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India · 2023
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2 authors.

J Terrence Jose JeromeDepartment of Orthopedics, Hand, and Reconstructive Microsurgery, Olympia Hospital & Research Centre, Trichy, Tamilnadu, India.
Vijay A MalshikareJehangir and 18.52 North Hospital, Pune, India.

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6 · The paper itself

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; 13-18 is good; 19-24 is fair; and greater than 24 is poor. Excellent or good results were achieved in 186 cases. Nine cases had fair results, and four had poor results. We found the FIOS significantly reliable, consistent (Cronbach's alpha 0.796), reproducible, and valid (ANOVA Conclusions: FIOS is a simple, reliable, and meaningful method to assess the outcome of fingertip injuries. It is clinically relevant and remains a comparison tool for evaluating the efficiencies of treatment.

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