Long-term outcomes after terminalization for acute fingertip injuries

J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2024 Apr 20:17531934241247276. doi: 10.1177/17531934241247276. Online ahead of print.

Abstract

The primary aim of this study was to report outcomes after fingertip terminalization in 90 patients over a 19-year period. We report excellent functional outcomes and satisfaction, but a 33% incidence of neuropathic pain.

Keywords: Fingertip; amputation; neuropathic pain; return to work; terminalization; trauma.