[Functional assess for reconstruction of tendon in finger amputation].

OBJECTIVE

To evaluate the function of injured hand after repair of finger stump and reconstruction of digit tendon attachment in finger amputation.

METHODS

From 1992 to 1998, 20 cases with amputation of the 2nd to the 5th fingers were investigated, of which reconstruction of digit tendon attachment in 10 cases (group A) and routine operation without reconstruction of digit tendon attachment in other 10 cases (group B). After 6 months of operation, the tension test, fatigue test the sense of stability in motion and the perimeter of forearm in injured hand and the corresponding healthy hand were compared.

RESULTS

The differences were remarkable (P < 0.01) between group A and group B in the tension test of injured finger, the fatigue test, the sense of stability in motion and the perimeter of injured arm.

CONCLUSION

The digit of injured finger should be reconstructed in finger amputation in order to furthest maintain the function of injured hand.