Reoperation After Operative Treatment of Open Finger Fractures.

Background: Our primary aim was to develop a prediction model for return to the operating room (OR) after open finger fractures by studying the reoperation rate of open finger fractures based on patient demographics, injury mechanism, injury severity, and type of initial surgical fixation. The secondary aim was to study the predictors for secondary surgery due to nonunion, postoperative infection, and secondary amputation.

Methods: In the retrospective chart review, 1321 open finger fractures of 907 patients were included.

A Threshold QuickDASH Score for Estimating a Diagnosis of Major Depression in Patients With Fingertip Injuries in the American and Dutch Population.

Background: The aim was to determine the threshold Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (QuickDASH) score that estimates a diagnosis of major depression in patients with fingertip injuries in American and Dutch patients.

Methods: In this observational cross-sectional study, 112 patients with a recent fingertip injury measured symptoms of depression with the Patient Health Questionnaire and upper extremity disability with the QuickDASH.

Results: In the US cohort, 8 of 56 patients had an estimated diagnosis of major depression.