The surgical treatment of fingertip injuries
Van Demark, R.E.; Van Demark, R.E.
South Dakota Journal of Medicine 47(4): 110-112
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0038-3317 PMID: 8016620 Document Number: 423834
Soft tissue and pulp loss severely damages the functional effectiveness of any digit. Prompt treatment must be individualized with reference to age, occupation, pre-injury problems and associated injuries to nerve, tendon and bone. Amputation of severely damaged digits may be a preferable alternative to reconstruction.