Epidemiology and management of motorbike chain-related fingertip injuries: A retrospective study at B&B Hospital, Kathmandu
Sweta Jaiswal,
Om Prasad Shrestha,
Subhash Regmi,
Santosh Batajoo,
Niresh Shrestha,
Ashok Kumar Banskota
Affiliations
Sweta Jaiswal
Department of Orthopedics, B & B Hospital, Gwarko, Lalitpur, Nepal; Department of Orthopedics, Hospital & Rehabilitation Center for Disabled Children, Janagal, Kavre, Nepal; Corresponding author. Department of Orthopedics, B & B Hospital, Gwarko, Lalitpur, Nepal.
Om Prasad Shrestha
Department of Orthopedics, B & B Hospital, Gwarko, Lalitpur, Nepal; Department of Orthopedics, Hospital & Rehabilitation Center for Disabled Children, Janagal, Kavre, Nepal
Subhash Regmi
Department of Orthopedics, B & B Hospital, Gwarko, Lalitpur, Nepal
Santosh Batajoo
Department of Orthopedics, B & B Hospital, Gwarko, Lalitpur, Nepal; Department of Orthopedics, Hospital & Rehabilitation Center for Disabled Children, Janagal, Kavre, Nepal
Niresh Shrestha
Department of Orthopedics, B & B Hospital, Gwarko, Lalitpur, Nepal; Department of Orthopedics, Hospital & Rehabilitation Center for Disabled Children, Janagal, Kavre, Nepal
Ashok Kumar Banskota
Department of Orthopedics, B & B Hospital, Gwarko, Lalitpur, Nepal; Hospital & Rehabilitation Center for Disabled Children, Janagal, Kavre, Nepal
Fingertip injuries, particularly those resulting from motorbike chain accidents, pose significant challenges due to their impact on daily life activities. This retrospective study conducted at B&B Hospital in Kathmandu from January 2018 to December 2022 aimed to explore the epidemiology and management of motorbike chain-related fingertip injuries. Among the 256 cases of fingertip injuries studied, 136 were attributed to motorbike chain accidents. Males comprised the majority of cases, and the index and middle fingers were the most frequently injured. Various surgical procedures were employed for treatment, with V–Y Plasty being the most common. These findings underscore the complexity of managing these injuries and highlight the importance of preventive measures and patient-centered care.
