Fingertip injury: A case report in emergency departments
Keywords:
bones (distal phalanx), fingertip injury, pharmacotherapy, V-Y flap methodAbstract
Fingertip injury is one of the most common injuries to the hand. Injuries can include damage to the skin and soft tissue, bones (distal phalanx), nails and nailbed. The fingertips are rich in nerves and very sensitive. Without prompt and precise treatment, finger injuries can interfere with the complex function of the hand and may result in permanent deformity and disability. This report aims to report management in patients with fingertip injury. A 25-year- male patient with fingertip injury in the area of the right index finger. The results of the localis status examination found a laceration measuring 3x1,5 cm with uneved edges in aspectus volar in the distal phalanx in the II digit along with tenderness and no limited finger movement. Patients treated with pharmacotherapy and operative measures for the reconstruction of fingertip injuries, with a local flap using the V-Y flap method.
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