Results of the application of neurovascular homodigital flaps on cutaneous defects of digital fingertips

Introduction: traumatic injuries of the hand are in the top list of working Industrial accidents. The treatment of these injuries has as goal to restore the function of fingertips, improving the patients' quality of life. Objective: Evaluate results of the application of neurovascular homodigital flaps on cutaneous defects of digital fingertips of the hand large fingers. Method: an observational and descriptive investigation was conducted in a case chain of 33 Patients at Hermanos Ameijeiras Hospital from October 2013 to January 2015. Were Neurovascular homodigital flaps applied with direct circulation (17 patients) or indirect circulation (16 patients). Results: male sex was more affected; frequency was higher Between 36 and 41 years old and over 41 years old. Four complications were confirmed representing 12%. 72.7% obtained good and excellent results with the application of these surgical techniques receiving an appropriate protector of sensibility and satisfactory cutaneous covering. Application of these procedures was 93.9% satisfied. Conclusion: The application of neurovascular flaps homodigital was established on cutaneous defects of digital fingertip of the hand large fingers.