Rehabilitative nursing of patients with pectoralis minor muscle transplantation for recovery of thumb oppositional function
- VernacularTitle:胸小肌移植重建拇对掌功能患者的康复护理
- Author:
Guifen WEN
;
Ping LI
;
Changmei XIONG
;
Yongling GAO
;
Miaoxia CAI
;
Ruiying XIE
;
Yan ZHENG
;
Yongqing ZHUANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Pectoralis minor muscle;
Transplantation;
Thumb oppositional;
Functional recovery;
Nursing
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing
2008;24(18):1-3
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective We reported the rehabilitative nursing points of patients with pectoralis minor muscle transplantation for recovery of thumb oppositional function. Methods We selected 10 patients who underwent pectoralis minor muscle transplantation for recovery of thumb oppositional function and gave them perfect preoperative examination and psychological nursing. We also implemented rigorous monitoring postoperation and auxiliary electric stimulation and functional exercises. The emphasis was put on the exercise of thumb oppositional function. Results The thumb oppositional function of all the ten patients recovered. The myodynamia reached level 4 and the shape of thenar was satisfying after 6 to 12 months of follow-up visit. Conclusions Sufficient preoperative psychological nursing and effective postoperative rehabilitative treatment had pivotal significance for the success of operation and the recovery of thumb oppositional function.
