Abstract: Objective To explore the effect of early pressure therapy during sensory training on functional recovery after island skin flap repairing vitia of thumb ventral. Methods From January, 2016 to July, 2017, 63 patients accepted island skin flap repairing vitia of thumb ventral were divided into control group (n=31) and observation group (n=32) according to the order of hosptalization. The control group accepted routine sensory training, while the observation group accepted early pressure therapy in addition. Their swelling, scars and sensory function were observed after treatment. Results The swelling and scars were milder, and the sensory function was better in the observation group than in the control group (P<0.05).Conclusion Combination with early pressure therapy during sensory training may promote the recovery of sensory function and fadeaway of swelling, and alleviate the formation of scar.

Key words: vitia of thumb ventral, island skin flap, early rehabilitation, pressure therapy, sensory training, nursing