Fingertip amputation is the most common amputation encountered by hand surgeons. Treatment
decisions are multifactorial, based on mechanism, level of injury, tissue loss, associated
injuries, and patient preference, among others. In this article, we present use of
the thenar flap in combination with bone graft and split-thickness nail bed graft
to address the tripartite loss of distal phalanx, soft tissue, and nail bed. This
method allows for a full-length and functional reconstructed fingertip that is aesthetically
satisfactory and does not require microsurgical techniques.
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Publication history
Accepted:
September 18,
2017
Received:
February 14,
2017
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