Allen evaluated outcome after fingertip injury or amputation using 14 measures of function or cosmesis. The author is from the Leicestershire Royal Infirmary in England.
Objective measures:
(1) light touch
(2) pincer grip with finger
(3) joint stiffness
(4) pain sensitivity
(5) 2-point discrimination (normal 3 mm)
Subjective measures:
(6) tenderness
(7) cold sensitivity
(8) disability
(9) satisfaction with result
Cosmetic measures:
(10) pulp
(11) skin
(12) fissuring
(13) pigmentation
(14) nail growth
Change
Points
none, normal
0
slight
1
moderate
2
severe
3
Satisfaction with Result
Points
very good
0
good
1
acceptable
2
poor
3
total score =
= SUM(points for all 14 measures)
Interpretation:
• minimum score: 0
• maximum score: 42
• The higher the score, the more extensive the impairment following injury.
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