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Yu F, Xiao F, Peng G, Lin G, Wang W, Xie C, Lin L. Repair of distal finger soft-tissue defects with free fibular great toe neurovascular flaps. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2024; 25:479. [PMID: 38890706 PMCID: PMC11184890 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-024-07563-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND This work aimed to investigate the change in fingerprint depth and the recovery rule of fingerprint biological recognition function after repairing finger abdominal defects and rebuilding fingerprint with a free flap. METHOD From April 2018 to March 2023, we collected a total of 43 cases of repairing finger pulp defects using the free flap of the fibular side of the great toe with the digital nerve. After surgery, irregular follow-up visits were conducted to observe fingerprint clarity, perform the ninhydrin test or detect visible sweating with the naked eye. We recorded fingerprint clarity, nail shape, two-point discrimination, cold perception, warm perception and fingerprint recognition using smartphones. The reconstruction process of the repaired finger was recorded to understand the changes in various observation indicators and their relationship with the depth of the fingerprint. The correlation between fingerprint depth and neural repair was determined, and the process of fingerprint biological recognition function repair was elucidated. RESULT All flaps survived, and we observed various manifestations in different stages of nerve recovery. The reconstructed fingerprint had a clear fuzzy process, and the depth changes of the fingerprint were consistent with the changes in the biological recognition function curve. CONCLUSION The free flap with the digital nerve is used to repair finger pulp defects. The reconstructed fingerprint has a biological recognition function, and the depth of the fingerprint is correlated with the process of nerve repair. The fingerprint morphology has a dynamic recovery process, and it can reach a stable state after 6-8 months.
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- Fengnian Yu
- Department of Orthopedics, Jiangmen People's Hospital, Jiangmen, 529020, Guangdong, P. R. China
- Department of Joint and Orthopedics, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510280, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Guzhen People's Hospital, Zhongshan, 528421, Guangdong, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Guzhen People's Hospital, Zhongshan, 528421, Guangdong, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Guzhen People's Hospital, Zhongshan, 528421, Guangdong, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Guzhen People's Hospital, Zhongshan, 528421, Guangdong, P.R. China
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- Department of Joint and Orthopedics, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510280, Guangdong, P. R. China.
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- Department of Joint and Orthopedics, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510280, Guangdong, P. R. China.
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Mantelakis A, McKean AR, Biju NE, Shet AS, Geh JLC. Evolutions in the use of Integra® and MatriDerm® in excision and reconstruction of cutaneous malignancies. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2024; 93:24-27. [PMID: 38608534 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2024.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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- Angelos Mantelakis
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Guy's, King's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7EH, United Kingdom
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Guy's, King's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7EH, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, School of Medicine, King's College London, Guy's Campus, Great Maze Pond, London SE1 1UL, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, School of Medicine, King's College London, Guy's Campus, Great Maze Pond, London SE1 1UL, United Kingdom.
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Guy's, King's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7EH, United Kingdom
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Kelley NH, Shaver TL, Morrell NT. Reconstruction of a Pediatric Distal Phalanx Amputation With Stacked Integra Dermal Substitute: A Case Report. Cureus 2024; 16:e58856. [PMID: 38800231 PMCID: PMC11116031 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.58856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Finger amputations in children present unique challenges and require special considerations compared to their adult counterparts. Maximizing length and preserving fingertip bulk and sensation is essential for maintaining a functional digit. Synthetic dermal substitutes have been recently used for soft tissue coverage for pediatric syndactyly as well as burn injuries; however, the literature discussing pediatric amputation cases with soft tissue damage proximal to the bony level is limited.In this case, we report a two-year-old patient who developed dry gangrene of her right index finger after multiple rabbit bites and underwent an amputation through the distal interphalangeal joint. Circumferential soft-tissue debridement proximal to the tip of the middle phalanx was required, leaving substantial exposed bone with no soft tissue envelope. We report our experience of single-stage stacking Integra dermal substitute directly onto the exposed bone to provide both finger bulk and soft tissue coverage.The patient displayed no functional limitations three years post-surgery.For instances when local or distant flap coverage may not be feasible, we present a novel technique to reconstruct, provide bulk, and preserve length in pediatric finger amputations. This case highlights that the utility of dermal substitutes is expanding and are providing more technical options.
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- Naomi H Kelley
- Orthopedics Hand Surgery, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, USA
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- Orthopedics Hand Surgery, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, USA
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- Orthopedics Hand Surgery, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, USA
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Huang X, Niu X, Ma Y, Wang X, Su T, He Y, Lu F, Gao J, Chang Q. Hierarchical double-layer microneedles accomplish multicenter skin regeneration in diabetic full-thickness wounds. J Adv Res 2024:S2090-1232(24)00002-X. [PMID: 38218581 DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2024.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/15/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Managing large chronic wounds presents significant challenges because of inadequate donor sites, infection, and lack of structural support from dermal substitutes. Hydrogels are extensively used in various forms to promote chronic wound healing and provide a three-dimensional spatial structure, through growth factors or cell transport. OBJECTIVES We present a novel multicenter regenerative model that is capable of regenerating and merging simultaneously to form a complete layer of skin. This method significantly reduces wound healing time compared to the traditional centripetal healing model. We believe that our model can improve clinical outcomes and pave the way for further research into regenerative medicine. METHODS We prepared a novel multi-island double-layer microneedle (MDMN) using gelatin-methacryloylchitosan (GelMA-CS). The MDMN was loaded with keratinocytes (KCs) and dermal fibroblasts (FBs). Our aim in this study was to explore the therapeutic potential of MDMN in a total skin excision model. RESULTS The MDMN model replicated the layered structure of full-thickness skin and facilitated tissue regeneration and healing via dual omni-bearing. Multi-island regeneration centres accomplished horizontal multicentric regeneration, while epidermal and dermal cells migrated synchronously from each location. This produced a healing area approximately 4.7 times greater than that of the conventional scratch tests. The MDMN model exhibited excellent antibacterial properties, attributed to the chitosan layer. During wound healing in diabetic mice, the MDMN achieved earlier epidermal coverage and faster wound healing through multi-island regeneration centres and the omnidirectional regeneration mode. The MDMN group displayed an accelerated wound healing rate upon arrival at the destination (0.96 % ± 0.58 % vs. 4.61 % ± 0.32 %). Additionally, the MDMN group exhibited superior vascularization and orderly collagen deposition. CONCLUSION The present study presents a novel skin regeneration model using microneedles as carriers of autologous keratinocytes and dermal fibroblasts, which allows for omni-directional, multi-center, and full-thickness skin regeneration.
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- Xiaoqi Huang
- Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1838 Guangzhou North Road, Guangzhou 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1838 Guangzhou North Road, Guangzhou 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1838 Guangzhou North Road, Guangzhou 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1838 Guangzhou North Road, Guangzhou 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1838 Guangzhou North Road, Guangzhou 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1838 Guangzhou North Road, Guangzhou 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1838 Guangzhou North Road, Guangzhou 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1838 Guangzhou North Road, Guangzhou 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1838 Guangzhou North Road, Guangzhou 510515, Guangdong, China.
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Fulchignoni C, Covino M, Pietramala S, Lopez I, Merendi G, De Matthaeis A, Franceschi F, Maccauro G, Rocchi L. Hand Trauma in Emergency Department Management in Older Adults ≥ 80 Years Old: A Twenty-Year Retrospective Analysis. Geriatrics (Basel) 2023; 8:112. [PMID: 37987472 PMCID: PMC10660491 DOI: 10.3390/geriatrics8060112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023] Open
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The prevalence of hand injuries increases with age, with elderly patients being more prone to hand lesions due to a combination of factors, such as reduced bone density and muscle strength, impaired sensation, and cognitive impairment. Despite the high incidence of hand injuries in the elderly population, few studies have addressed the management and outcomes of hand lesions in this age group. This study aimed to analyze the characteristics and management of hand lesions in patients over 80 years old. The authors conducted a retrospective analysis of medical records of patients over 80 years old who reached their Emergency Department with hand lesions between 2001 and 2020. Data on demographics, injury characteristics, and management were collected and analyzed. A total of 991 patients with hand lesions were included in the study, with a mean age of 84.9 years. The most common causes of injuries were domestic accidents (32.6%) and traffic accidents (12.8%). The most frequent types of hand lesions were fractures (23.5%) and superficial wounds (20.5%). Overall, 23.4% underwent surgical treatment for their hand issue, and 22.1% had associated injuries, among which, the most common were head trauma and other bone fractures. In conclusion, hand lesions in patients over 80 years old are frequent and pose significant challenges in diagnosis and management. Particular attention should be paid to associated injuries and limit indications to surgery when strictly necessary.
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- Camillo Fulchignoni
- Orthopedics & Hand Surgery Unit, Department of Orthopedics, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Orthopedics & Hand Surgery Unit, Department of Orthopedics, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Orthopedics & Hand Surgery Unit, Department of Orthopedics, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Orthopedics & Hand Surgery Unit, Department of Orthopedics, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Orthopedics & Traumatology Unit, Department of Orthopedics, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Orthopedics & Traumatology Unit, Department of Orthopedics, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Orthopedics & Hand Surgery Unit, Department of Orthopedics, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
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Liu B, Pan D, Gao Z, Duan P, Ou Q. Double-pivot proper digital artery perforator flap for fingertip reconstruction. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:737. [PMID: 37770926 PMCID: PMC10540400 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-04231-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Dorsal flap based on proper digital artery perforator has been commonly used in wound coverage of fingertip; yet a small diameter and short length poses a risk of pedicle kinking or occlusion. The present study aims to present our preliminary results of using a double-pivot perforator flap based on the end dorsal branch of proper digital artery to repair finger pulp defect. METHODS We designed a double-pivot flap based on the end-dorsal perforator branch of proper digital artery, raised from the dorsal aspect of the middle phalanx, with inclusion of both the perforator and a section of the trunk of the artery. This modified procedure forms a pedicle with a larger diameter and length than traditional designs. Twelve patients (12 fingers) each with a soft-tissue defect of the fingertip were successfully treated and followed up in this retrospective study. RESULTS All the flaps survived without showing any signs of necrosis; three cases presented with transient venous flow disorder, these self-resolving without requiring any additional treatment. At final follow-up (12-33 months, mean 20 months), mean static two-point discrimination on the flap was 7.0 mm (range, 6-9). CONCLUSION The double-pivot proper digital artery flap serves as a reliable option in fingertip reconstruction offering added benefits of having greater rotation flexibility, a lower risk of vessel kinking or occlusion, and good recovery of cutaneous sensation.
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- Benquan Liu
- Department of Hand Surgery, Zhoukou Orthopedic Hospital, Taihao Road, Chuanhui District, Zhoukou City, Henan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Hand and Microsurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No.87 XiangYa Road, Kaifu District, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Zhoukou Orthopedic Hospital, Taihao Road, Chuanhui District, Zhoukou City, Henan, China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Zhoukou Orthopedic Hospital, Taihao Road, Chuanhui District, Zhoukou City, Henan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Hand and Microsurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No.87 XiangYa Road, Kaifu District, Changsha, Hunan, China.
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Du Y, Cui Z, Pu S, Peng Z, Lu S. Repair of a finger pulp or fingertip defect using a palmar rotatory flap pedicled with the perforating branch of the proper palmar digital artery: a retrospective study. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:682. [PMID: 37705011 PMCID: PMC10500749 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-04156-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Soft tissue defects in the hand may result from trauma, oncological procedures, or severe infections. This study aimed to introduce an innovative method for repairing soft tissue defects on the palmar side of the distal segment of the affected finger or fingertip. We explored this surgical method and its curative effect on the volar rotation pedicled flap base on a perforator of the palmar digital artery (VRPF-PPDA) for repairing ventral or fingertip soft tissue defects of the distal segment of the affected finger without impairing its main blood vessels. METHODS Between June 2019 and January 2021, 13 patients with finger pulp or fingertip soft tissue defects were treated with VRPF-PPDA. Flap survival rate, complication rate, two-point discrimination (2PD), and patient satisfaction were used to evaluate the efficacy of this method. The function of the affected finger was evaluated using the upper limb function evaluation method issued by the Trial Standards for Evaluation of Partial Function of the Upper Extremity of the Chinese Society for Surgery of the Hand of the Chinese Medical Association (CMA) and the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Head (DASH) score, 6-12 months after the flap-based operation. RESULTS Thirteen patients (18 fingers) achieved complete flap survival. The finger pulp flap was full, and no complications occurred. 2PD checks of the flaps revealed that all of them were 4-10 mm in length. According to the Trial Standards for Evaluation of Partial Function of the Upper Extremity of the Chinese Society for Surgery of the Hand of the CMA, hand function was excellent in 12 patients (17 fingers) and good in one patient, with a mean DASH score of 26.05 ± 0.45. Eleven patients selected "excellent" on the subjective satisfaction survey, while the other two selected "good." CONCLUSION VRPF-PPDA surgery is a simple, effective, minimally invasive, and reliable method for repairing soft tissue defects in the distal finger pulp or fingertips. Optimal esthetic reconstruction and anatomical and functional repair can be achieved in fingers repaired using the VRPF-PPDA surgical approach.
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- Yongjun Du
- Kunming Medical University, Kunming, 650500, Yunnan, China
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, The Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology, The Key Laboratory of Digital Orthopaedics of Yunnan Provincial, Yunnan Lvweijia Expert Workstation, Kunming, 650034, China
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430000, Hubei, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, 920th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force of PLA, Kunming, 650032, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, The Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology, The Key Laboratory of Digital Orthopaedics of Yunnan Provincial, Yunnan Lvweijia Expert Workstation, Kunming, 650034, China.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, The Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology, The Key Laboratory of Digital Orthopaedics of Yunnan Provincial, Yunnan Lvweijia Expert Workstation, Kunming, 650034, China.
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Hones KM, Hones J, Satteson ES, Chim H. Treatment of complex extremity wounds with MatriDerm: first clinical experience in the US. J Wound Care 2023; 32:167-171. [PMID: 36930186 DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2023.32.3.167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Coverage of upper and lower extremity wounds with exposed vital structures such as tendon and bone is reliant on pedicled and free flaps. However, a population of patients with medical comorbidities or other social issues may not be suitable for flap coverage. We present the first in patient clinical experience in the US with MatriDerm (Billerbeck, Germany) for treatment of difficult extremity wounds, all with exposed bone or tendon. METHOD MatriDerm dermal matrix has been popular in Europe for coverage of wounds. However, MatriDerm only received full approval for use by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2021. Here we review our clinical experience. RESULTS Locations (n=11) treated included forearm (n=1), hand (n=4), leg (n=3), and feet (n=3). Vital structures in wounds exposed included bone (n=3), bone and tendon (n=1), and tendon (n=7). Mean area of the wound treated was 59.2cm2 (range: 2 to 230). In our series, eight out of 11 wounds healed, with MatriDerm only (n=6) or following delayed skin grafting (n=2). Mean time to healing in the patients treated only with MatriDerm was 49 days (range 7 to 84). Mean time to split-thickness skin grafting in the remaining two patients was 44.5 days (range 32 to 57). CONCLUSION MatriDerm has potential for treatment of complex extremity wounds, which would otherwise require flap coverage, in patients who are not good candidates for flap surgery.
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine, FL, US
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine, FL, US
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine, FL, US
- Lillian S. Wells Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida College of Medicine, FL, US
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Jorgensen AM, Mahajan N, Atala A, Murphy SV. Advances in Skin Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine. J Burn Care Res 2023; 44:S33-S41. [PMID: 36567474 PMCID: PMC9790899 DOI: 10.1093/jbcr/irac126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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There are an estimated 500,000 patients treated with full-thickness wounds in the United States every year. Fire-related burn injuries are among the most common and devastating types of wounds that require advanced clinical treatment. Autologous split-thickness skin grafting is the clinical gold standard for the treatment of large burn wounds. However, skin grafting has several limitations, particularly in large burn wounds, where there may be a limited area of non-wounded skin to use for grafting. Non-cellular dermal substitutes have been developed but have their own challenges; they are expensive to produce, may require immunosuppression depending on design and allogenic cell inclusion. There is a need for more advanced treatments for devastating burns and wounds. This manuscript provides a brief overview of some recent advances in wound care, including the use of advanced biomaterials, cell-based therapies for wound healing, biological skin substitutes, biological scaffolds, spray on skin and skin bioprinting. Finally, we provide insight into the future of wound care and technological areas that need to be addressed to support the development and incorporation of these technologies.
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- Adam M Jorgensen
- Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston Salem, North Carolina, USA
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Deng Z, Long ZS, Gong FP, Chen G. The efficacy and safety of platelet-rich plasma in the tendon-exposed wounds: a preliminary study. J Orthop Surg Res 2022; 17:497. [PMCID: PMC9675281 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-022-03401-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Objective Currently, among wounds with large skin tissue defects caused by various reasons, the treatment of refractory wounds is still a major clinical problem. This study is aimed to preliminarily assess the therapeutic potentials of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in refractory wounds with exposed tendons, as well as corresponding efficacy and safety. Methods A total of 12 patients (5 males and 7 females) with refractory wounds and exposed tendons who were admitted to our hospital from June 2018 to December 2020 were included in this study. After the preparation of PRP, the included patients underwent the PRP injection after the debridement of wounds, and the efficacy and prognosis were assessed by the same group of senior surgeons. Results The average age of included patients was 42.7 ± 12.9 years, and the causes of injury included traffic accidents (3 cases), contusion (2 cases), burns (2 cases), diabetes complications (4 cases), and melanoma complications (1 cases). The average healing time was 23.0 ± 5.0 days, and the mean size of the wound was 3.1 × 5.1 cm2. During the whole treatment process, Vancouver Scar Scale (VSS) decreased from 7.4 ± 1.6 before PRP treatment to 3.6 ± 0.9 after treatment (P < 0.001), Manchester Scar Scale (MSS) decreased from 12.3 ± 4.5 before PRP treatment to 5.4 ± 1.2 after treatment (P < 0.001), and no redness and swelling were observed around wounds, the size and degree of wounds gradually reduced, the coverage rate of granulation tissue was acceptable, overall quality of scar was relatively good, skin sensitivity around wounds was normal, there was no local wounds secretion, and postoperative patient's satisfaction was relatively good during follow-up. Conclusions Our study has preliminarily indicated that PRP can promote the wounds healing, reduce the inflammation around wounds, and improve the granulation tissue and angiogenesis, thereby effectively polishing up the safety and efficacy.
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- Zhuan Deng
- grid.415002.20000 0004 1757 8108Department of Orthopedics, Jiangxi Provincial People’s Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang, 330006 Jiangxi China ,grid.260463.50000 0001 2182 8825Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006 Jiangxi China
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- grid.415002.20000 0004 1757 8108Department of Orthopedics, Jiangxi Provincial People’s Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang, 330006 Jiangxi China ,grid.260463.50000 0001 2182 8825Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006 Jiangxi China
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- grid.415002.20000 0004 1757 8108Department of Orthopedics, Jiangxi Provincial People’s Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang, 330006 Jiangxi China
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- grid.415002.20000 0004 1757 8108Department of Orthopedics, Jiangxi Provincial People’s Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang, 330006 Jiangxi China
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Cheang CJY, Khan MAA, Jordan DJ, Nassar K, Bhatti DS, Rafiq S, Hogg FJ, Waterston SW. IV3000 semi-occlusive dressing use in simple and complex fingertip injuries: efficacy and affordability. J Wound Care 2022; 31:340-347. [DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2022.31.4.340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Objective: This study aimed to explore the efficacy of the IV3000 semi-occlusive, transparent adhesive film dressing in the non-surgical management of simple as well as more complex fingertip injuries. Method: In this qualitative study, patients with fingertip injuries were prospectively recruited and treated conservatively with the dressing between 2015 and 2017. Inclusion criteria included any fingertip injury with tissue loss and patient consent for non-surgical treatment consistent with the study protocol. Exclusion criteria included injuries needing surgical intervention for tendon injury or exposure, joint dislocations, distal phalangeal fractures requiring fixation, bone exposure, isolated nail bed lacerations and any patients eligible for surgical repair who did not wish to be managed conservatively. Results: A total of 64 patients took part in the study. The patients treated with the dressing were asked to rate functional outcome, of whom 40 (62.5%) patients reported the outcome as ‘excellent’, 19 (29.7%) as ‘satisfactory’, five (7.8%) as ‘indifferent’ and none (0%) as ‘unsatisfactory’. A reduced pulp volume at completion of healing was felt by 21 (32.8%) patients, but all patients were ‘satisfied’ with the aesthetic appearance of their fingertips at final clinical review. Average healing time was 4.5 weeks across the group, with the average time for return to work being just under one week. We estimate a 60% reduction in cost with the conservative versus the surgical management option. Conclusion: This study showed that, for participants, the IV3000 dressing was an affordable and effective option for the conservative treatment of simple fingertip injuries and in the management of more complex fingertip injuries.
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Affiliation(s)
| | | | | | - Kazem Nassar
- Plastic Surgery, St. John's Hospital, Edinburgh, UK
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- Plastic Surgery, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, UK
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Assessment of Two Commonly used Dermal Regeneration Templates in a Swine Model without Skin Grafting. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/app12063205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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In the medical care of partial and full-thickness wounds, autologous skin grafting is still the gold standard of dermal replacement. In contrast to spontaneous reepithelializing of superficial wounds, deep dermal wounds often lead to disturbing scarring, with cosmetically or functionally unsatisfactory results. However, modern wound dressings offer promising approaches to surface reconstruction. Against the background of our future aim to develop an innovative skin substitute, we investigated the behavior of two established dermal substitutes, a crosslinked and a non-crosslinked collagen biomatrix. The products were applied topically on a total of 18 full-thickness skin defects paravertebrally on the back of female Göttingen Minipigs—six control wounds remained untreated. The evaluation was carried out planimetrically (wound closure time) and histologically (neoepidermal cell number and epidermis thickness). Both treatment groups demonstrated significantly faster reepithelialization than the controls. The histologic examination verified the highest epidermal thickness in the crosslinked biomatrix-treated wounds, whereas the non-crosslinked biomatrix-treated wounds showed a higher cell density. Our data presented a positive influence on epidermal regeneration with the chosen dermis substitutes even without additional skin transplantation and, thus, without additional donor site morbidity. Therefore, it can be stated that the single biomatrix application might be used in a clinical routine with small wounds, which needs to be investigated further in a clinical setting to determine the size and depths of a suitable wound bed. Nevertheless, currently available products cannot solely achieve wound healing that is equal to or superior to autologous tissue. Thus, the overarching aim still is the development of an innovative skin substitute to manage surface reconstruction without additional skin grafting.
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