Table 2.

Advantages and Disadvantages or Potential Risks of Technique for Overcoming Oversized Finger Traps

Advantages

The technique is easy to apply.

The technique is cost-efficient.

There is no need to change the surgeon’s routine for setup.

Individual fingers can be examined during surgery.

The technique provides an additional layer of protection for the skin.

Disadvantages or potential risks

We have only tried this technique using Tegaderm dressing; whether similar dressing brands will work is yet to be determined.

The exact limit the technique is capable of overcoming is yet to be determined.

Cautious use is required in patients with fragile skin.