Simple Skin Flap for Soft Tissue Defect of Fingers or Hand: Preserving Dexterity

Soft-tissue defects of the hand or fingers often require flap coverage to protect tendons, nerves, and joints while maintaining mobility.

For simple skin flap repair, MOH benchmarks show:
• Surgeon fee: SGD 3,400 – 5,300
• Anaesthetist: Not applicable

Coverage is usually favourable:
• Trauma or post-excision defects
• Reconstructive (non-cosmetic) intent

Specify exposed tendon, nerve, or bone to support reconstructive classification.

In the hand, reconstruction protects function not aesthetics.

"When an expatriate is hospitalized, our role is to explain, simplify and ensure rapid care to avoid any unnecessary stress."