接合两侧指背神经的指动脉终末背侧皮支皮瓣修复指端缺损

目的探讨接合两侧指背神经的指动脉终末背侧皮支皮瓣修复指端缺损的方法和临床疗效。方法2008年8月-2011年8月．采用接合两侧指背神经的指动脉终末背侧皮支皮瓣修复2～5指指端缺损6例,其中食指2例,中指1例。环指2例,小指1例,皮瓣切取面积最大22mm×20mm,最小10mm×9mm。结果6例6指皮瓣全部成活．术后经6～24个月随访,平均13个月,皮瓣外观及手指功能恢复满意,感觉恢复S3,皮瓣两点辨别觉6～9mm,平均7．6mm,供区无并发症。结论接合两侧指背神经的指动脉终末背侧皮支皮瓣具有血供可靠．不破坏重要血管,且有可供接合的神经,操作简便等优点,是修复手指指端缺损较为理想的方法。     

Effects of intermanual transfer induced by repetitive precision grip on input–output properties of untrained contralateral limb muscles

Although there were many reports relating to intermanual transfer of behavioral motor tasks in humans, it is still not well-known whether the transfer phenomenon between the trained and untrained hand is accompanied by corresponding changes in motor system. In the present study we applied transcranial magnetic stimulation to investigate the practice effects of unilateral fingertip precision grip on corticospinal excitability, regarding both the trained and untrained hand muscles. The results showed that after practice fingertip grip force became steady and safety margin dramatically decreased not only in the trained hand, but also in the untrained hand. Regarding MEP and background EMG (B.EMG) activities, the regression slope of MEP/B.EMG ratio in the first dorsal interosseous (FDI) muscle became significantly steeper after practice in both hands, but in the thenar (TH) muscle there were no clear modulations. These results indicated that through practice qualitative or functional changes of corticospinal systems related to the reorganization for a fingertip precision grip prominently reflect only on FDI muscle which plays a dominant role in the task. More importantly, such effects were simultaneously seen in the untrained hand correspondent to the trained hand, i.e., changes of input–output property in M1 occur not only in the trained hand, but also in the untrained hand. Based on the present results, we suggest that training-induced neural adaptations of the central nervous system may include improvement of its predicting fingertip grip force for self-lifting of the object in the untrained hand.     

The spiral flap for fingertip resurfacing: short-term and long-term results

PURPOSE: We describe a homodigital neurovascular island flap for reconstructing large pulp defects of the fingertips and review the short-term and long-term appearance and function of the reconstructed fingertips. METHODS: The spiral flap is a homodigital neurovascular island flap with a unique spiral advancement and transposition design that allows pulp reconstruction using sensate glabrous skin while restricting donor morbidity to the injured digit. Thirty-two fingertips were resurfaced using this flap. All had large pulp defects averaging 1.2 cm wide x 2.0 cm long (1.0-2.0 cm x 1.5-2.5 cm). Short-term results (<18 months) for all patients at a minimum of 6 months and long-term results (>5 years) for 10 patients with a mean follow-up of 13 years were reviewed. Objective outcome measures included static 2-point discrimination, degree of nail deformity (beaking), total active motion, and hypersensitivity or cold intolerance. Subjective outcome measures included patient satisfaction with function and aesthetics, using a visual analog scale. RESULTS: All flaps achieved primary healing with no complications. There was initially mild extension deficit in the proximal interphalangeal and distal interphalangeal joints, which improved to full range of motion in the long term. Sensory recovery was excellent, with an average 2-point discrimination of 5 mm initially, improving to 4 mm in the long term. Nail beaking was minimal initially but increased significantly in the long term. These results may be explained by soft tissue remodeling. All patients on long-term follow-up were highly satisfied with both aesthetic and functional outcome. There was no hypersensitivity or cold intolerance at either the short-term or long-term follow-up assessments. CONCLUSIONS: The spiral advancement-transposition flap is suitable for resurfacing large pulp defects with excellent short-term and long-term functional and aesthetic results and high patient satisfaction. TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Therapeutic IV.     

指掌横支血管蒂指掌侧皮瓣修复指端缺损

目的 探讨一种新的对指端组织缺损的皮瓣修复方法.方法 以指动脉的掌横支为血管蒂,设计指掌侧皮瓣,逆行转移覆盖指端缺损创面.结果 临床应用11例12指,1指皮瓣坏死,11指皮瓣全部成活,外形满意.结论 这是一种新的、对指端提供了良好的指脂垫和感觉功能的手术方法且操作简单.     

Arterial versus capillary blood gases: a meta-analysis

A meta-analysis determined whether capillary blood gases accurately reflect arterial blood samples. A mixed effects model was used on 29 relevant studies obtained from a PubMed/Medline search. From 664 and 222 paired samples obtained from the earlobe and fingertip, respectively, earlobe compared to fingertip sampling shows that the standard deviation of the difference is about 2.5x less (or the precision is 2.5x better) in resembling arterial PO(2) over a wide range of arterial PO(2)'s (21-155 mm Hg ). The lower the arterial PO(2), the more accurate it is when predicting arterial PO(2) from any capillary sample (p<0.05). However, while earlobe sampling predicts arterial PO(2) (adjusted r(2)=0.88, mean bias=3.8 mm Hg compared to arterial), fingertip sampling does not (adjusted r(2)=0.48, mean bias=11.5 mm Hg compared to arterial). Earlobe sampling is slightly more accurate compared to fingertip sampling in resembling arterial PCO(2) (arterial versus earlobe, adjusted r(2)=0.94, mean bias=1.9 mm Hg ; arterial versus fingertip, adjusted r(2)=0.95, mean bias=2.2 mm Hg compared to arterial) but both sites can closely reflect arterial PCO(2) (880 total paired samples, range 10-114 mm Hg ). No real difference between sampling from the earlobe or fingertip were found for pH as both sites accurately reflect arterial pH over a wide range of pH (587 total paired samples, range 6.77-7.74, adjusted r(2)=0.90-0.94, mean bias=0.02). In conclusion, sampling blood from the fingertip or earlobe (preferably) accurately reflects arterial PCO(2) and pH over a wide range of values. Sampling blood, too, from earlobe (but never the fingertip) may be appropriate as a replacement for arterial PO(2), unless precision is required as the residual standard error is 6 mm Hg when predicting arterial PO(2) from an earlobe capillary sample.     

Long-term sequel of nail bed trauma

 We report the long term sequel of a finger tip injury (case report). Attention to detail, particularly in repairing the nail bed and a decision at the time to either retain and repair, or excise fully, the germinal matrix could avoid long term complications. Received: 5 November 1996 / Accepted: 8 May 1997     

Dorsally extended digital island flap for repairing soft tissue injury of the fingertip

Background

The digital triangular island flap is one of the most useful types of flap for repairing soft-tissue loss at the fingertip, because it is sensate and has glabrous skin. However, this type of flap has several disadvantages, including limited length of advancement and limited flap size.

Methods

We have developed a new type of dorsally extended digital island flap to extend the reach of the digital triangular island flap. This dorsally extended portion, 15 mm in width and 20 mm in length, is based on the dorsal branch of the digital artery at the distal phalanx level. This island flap has a longer reach than the conventional digital island flap and can transfer larger amounts of soft tissue to the injured fingertip. Sixteen patients with fingertip amputation were treated using this flap.

Results

All of the flaps survived. The dorsally extended digital island flap could repair pulp tissue losses up to 30 mm in length in oblique volar injury. In transverse injury, a new fingertip could be produced with this flap in a single stage. We successfully covered the exposed bone without shortening the digital bone of the fingertip using our extended flap. No claw nail deformity occurred and no flexion contracture remained in any of the cases.

Conclusion

Use of a dorsally extended digital island flap is recommended for repairing fingertip injury in cases with defect sizes ranging from 10 to 30 mm in length and also in both oblique volar and transverse injuries. This flap is more versatile for repair of fingertip injury than the conventional digital island flap.     

两种方法修复手指末端皮肤软组织缺损的临床研究

目的对V—Y推进皮瓣、指固有动脉逆行岛状皮瓣两种方法修复手指末端皮肤软组织缺损的临床效果进行研究。方法选取我科2011年3月～2012年11月收治的17例18指末端皮肤软组织缺损患者,对其使用V—Y推进皮瓣、指固有动脉逆行岛状皮瓣进行修复,对治疗效果进行研究。结果17例18指皮瓣全部存活,对患者进行随访3～12个月,1例1指皮瓣感觉稍迟钝,18指外观及活动功能均满意,满意率100％。结论应用V—Y推进皮瓣、指固有动脉逆行岛状皮瓣两种方法修复手指末端软组织缺损,能有效保留患指长度,且功能和外形满意,是治疗手指末端皮肤软组织缺损有效且安全的两种方法。