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.
Purpose: To evaluate a patient who has had an injury or amputation to a fingertip using the scale of Allen.
Specialty: Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation
Objective: severity, prognosis, stage, disability and performance
ICD-10: S68.2, S68.3,
