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ArticleScientific reports2025

Analysis of epidemiology, etiology and injury patterns in 2,179 digit amputations.

Maximilian Mayrhofer-Schmid, Martin Aman, Annette Stolle, Julia Glaser, Adriana C Panayi, Anne-Sophie Rasner, Kyle R Eberlin, Leila Harhaus, Arne H Boecker

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Maximilian Mayrhofer-Schmid *Department of Hand, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery, BG Klinik Ludwigshafen, Burn Center at Heidelberg University, Ludwigshafen, Germany.
Martin Aman *Department of Hand, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery, BG Klinik Ludwigshafen, Burn Center at Heidelberg University, Ludwigshafen, Germany.
Annette StolleDepartment of Hand, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery, BG Klinik Ludwigshafen, Burn Center at Heidelberg University, Ludwigshafen, Germany.
Julia GlaserDepartment of Hand, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery, BG Klinik Ludwigshafen, Burn Center at Heidelberg University, Ludwigshafen, Germany.
Adriana C PanayiDepartment of Hand-, Replantation-, and Microsurgery, BG Klinikum Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin and Chair of Hand-, Replantation-, and Microsurgery at the Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
Anne-Sophie RasnerDepartment of Hand, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery, BG Klinik Ludwigshafen, Burn Center at Heidelberg University, Ludwigshafen, Germany.
Kyle R EberlinDivision of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
Leila HarhausDepartment of Hand, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery, BG Klinik Ludwigshafen, Burn Center at Heidelberg University, Ludwigshafen, Germany.
Arne H BoeckerDepartment of Hand, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery, BG Klinik Ludwigshafen, Burn Center at Heidelberg University, Ludwigshafen, Germany. Arnehendrik.boecker@bgu-ludwigshafen.de.

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Abstract

As digit amputations can profoundly affect hand function and quality of life, insight into their anatomical distribution, etiology, and epidemiology is fundamental to improving treatment and prevention. This retrospective study investigates 2,179 digit amputations in 1,768 patients treated between April 2005 and December 2021 at a German Level I trauma center, excluding successful replantations. The cohort was predominantly male (89.1%) with a median age of 49 years (IQR: 34-61) and age peaks at 20-30 and 40-60 years. Occupational injuries accounted for 38.7% of cases, more frequent among males and those under 40. Temporal trends showed seasonal peaks in July and September and increased incidence on Fridays and Saturdays. Sharp injuries were the leading cause, followed by blunt trauma and avulsion. The index finger was most frequently affected, with the distal interphalangeal joint being the most common amputation level among Long fingers. Multiple digit amputations occurred in 17.5% of cases and predominantly in patients suffering from leisure trauma. This study provides a detailed epidemiological and etiological analysis of digit amputations, revealing a young, male-dominated cohort with a significant proportion of occupational trauma. The findings highlight the need for targeted prevention strategies and informed planning of trauma care resources.

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Amputation, TraumaticFinger InjuriesAdolescentAdultAgedAmputation, SurgicalFemaleFingersGermanyHumansIncidenceMaleMiddle AgedOccupational InjuriesRetrospective StudiesYoung AdultAmputationEpidemiologyEtiologyHand surgeryTrauma

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PMID40987779
PMCPMC12457628

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