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Treatment of Volar Defects of the Finger using Dorsal Digital–metacarpal Flap Versus Free Medial Plantar Artery Flap: A Comparative Study
Heng Tian
Jilin University Second Hospital
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ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5973-5667
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Background: The treatment of defects on the volar surface of the finger has been scarcely reported, and its utility for digital resurfacing remains unclear. This study compared the outcomes of free medial plantar artery flap (MPAF) and dorsal digital–metacarpal flap (DDMF) in finger reconstruction.
Methods: This retrospective cohort study included 24 patients with soft-tissue defects on the volar surface of the finger from March 2014 to March 2017. The patients were divided into two groups: the MPAF group and the DDMF group. The operation time, complications, such as flap necrosis, graft loss, infection, paresthesia, and donor-site morbidity, as well as two-point discrimination (2-PD) were carefully recorded. The Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire was used for conduct follow-up assessment.
Results: After more than 12 months of follow-up, the MPAF group had a longer operative time compared with DDMF group, but there was no significant difference in postoperative complications and the results (2-PD and Modified VSS score) were significant. In terms of overall function, MPAF was superior to DDMF (p < 0.005).
Conclusion: MPAF and DDMF are reliable for reconstruction of the volar surface of the finger; however, MPAF offers better functional outcomes and is associated with a lower incidence of postoperative complications.
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soft-tissue defect, volar surface of finger, MPAF, DDMF, nerve injury
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Treatment of Volar Defects of the Finger using Dorsal Digital–metacarpal Flap Versus Free Medial Plantar Artery Flap: A Comparative Study
Heng Tian
Jilin University Second Hospital
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ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5973-5667
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Editorial decision: Accept
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On 16 Nov, 2020
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On 16 Nov, 2020
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Editorial decision: Minor revision
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Background: The treatment of defects on the volar surface of the finger has been scarcely reported, and its utility for digital resurfacing remains unclear. This study compared the outcomes of free medial plantar artery flap (MPAF) and dorsal digital–metacarpal flap (DDMF) in finger reconstruction.
Methods: This retrospective cohort study included 24 patients with soft-tissue defects on the volar surface of the finger from March 2014 to March 2017. The patients were divided into two groups: the MPAF group and the DDMF group. The operation time, complications, such as flap necrosis, graft loss, infection, paresthesia, and donor-site morbidity, as well as two-point discrimination (2-PD) were carefully recorded. The Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire was used for conduct follow-up assessment.
Results: After more than 12 months of follow-up, the MPAF group had a longer operative time compared with DDMF group, but there was no significant difference in postoperative complications and the results (2-PD and Modified VSS score) were significant. In terms of overall function, MPAF was superior to DDMF (p < 0.005).
Conclusion: MPAF and DDMF are reliable for reconstruction of the volar surface of the finger; however, MPAF offers better functional outcomes and is associated with a lower incidence of postoperative complications.
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