Table 4 Intraoperative and postoperative points

(1) Stop bleeding in the donor area, rinse the wound with saline, and maintain sterility in the surgical area.

(2) For larger wounds, compress the cell scaffold to ensure good contact with the wound.

(3) Skin graft should be done 3 weeks after phase I surgery, when granulation tissue is sufficient and turns from dark red to pink.

(4) After 7–9 days post-surgery, instruct patients to perform finger exercises for joint recovery.