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Institution: Auburn Hospital - NSW, Australia
Background: Skin grafting remains a cornerstone in the management of small to moderate hand wounds, particularly when local tissue is insufficient for primary closure. Traditionally, the dorsal aspect of the finger has been overlooked as a donor site for split-thickness skin grafts (STSG), primarily due to concerns about functional impairment, donor site morbidity, and aesthetic outcomes.
Methods: We present our experience in utilising the dorsum finger STSG, in patients requiring reconstruction of small to moderate hand wounds, and who did not otherwise require FTSG or local flap reconstruction.
Results: No significant post-operative complications associated with the dorsum finger as a donor site have been observed. Majority of patients reported low to moderate levels of pain postoperatively (consistent with their remaining injuries). Functional recovery of the donor site was typically rapid, and no adverse aesthetic outcomes have been reported.
Conclusions: The dorsum of the finger is a viable, low morbidity donor site for split-thickness skin grafting in the management of uncomplicated hand injuries. This approach offers minimal donor site complications, and rapid functional recovery with acceptable aesthetic outcomes. Given its minimal impact on finger function and its ability to provide an adequate skin graft for small defects, the dorsum finger STSG represents an underutilized and effective option for hand reconstructive surgery.
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Dr Kartik Iyer - , Dr Shuo Ou Yang -
