Comparison Between Digital Nerve Microanastomosis and Traction Neurectomy in Post-Digital Amputation Pain

Comparison Between Digital Nerve Microanastomosis and Traction Neurectomy in Post-Digital Amputation Pain: A Prospective Study

The goal of this prospective observational study is to assess the post-operative pain in adults with digital amputation following two different surgical interventions: microanastomosis of digital nerves or traction neurectomy. The main questions it aims to answer are:

• Which surgical intervention results in less post-operative pain?
• Which surgical intervention leads to fewer symptoms after six months?
• Which surgical intervention is associated with fewest post-operative complications? Participants will complete a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) to assess the pain and the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Questionnaire (DASH) to evaluate the disabilities.

The researchers will assess post-operative complications during follow-up appointments.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age ≥ 18 years
• Patients who have undergone a traumatic digital amputation
• Patients treated with one of the two following techniques: microanastomosis of digital nerves or traction neurectomy
• Postoperative follow-up of at least 6 months

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients treated with a surgical intervention other than microanastomosis of digital nerves or traction neurectomy for digital amputation
• Non-traumatic amputations (e.g., cancer or infection)
• Follow-up of less than 6 months
• Patients with pre-existing peripheral neuropathy