Microsurgical treatment of severe children hand injuries caused by firecrackers / 中华创伤骨科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To summarize the clinical experiences in microsurgical treatment of severe children hand injuries caused by firecrackers. Methods 26 cases of children hand injuries caused by a firecracker blast were treated with microsurgical procedures. An emergency operation was done for 23 cases, and a delayed repair was done for 3 cases. Operative procedures differed from case to case, according to the injury type. Results All flaps and reconstructed thumbs survived completely by first intention. Of the 9 cases with 11 fingers replanted, 7cases with 9 fingers survived. The follow up for over two years showed that satisfactory restoration of hand function and shape was achieved and the replanted fingers also showed satisfactory restoration of holding and finger to palm and finger to finger functions. Conclusion Severe children hand injuries caused by a firecracker blast must be treated as soon as possible with microsurgical procedures. Preoperative planning of a proper repair or reconstruction approach is also of great importance.