The Subcutaneous Pulp Flap for Management of Fingertip Injuries - Revisited

Ahmed Emam¹ and Mohamed Maklad^2,

¹Locum Plastic Surgery Consultant, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, UK

²Locum Plastic and Hand surgery Consultant, Pulvertaft hand Centre, Derby, UK

Cite this paper:
Ahmed Emam and Mohamed Maklad. The Subcutaneous Pulp Flap for Management of Fingertip Injuries - Revisited. Global Journal of Surgery. 2020; 8(2):29-31. doi: 10.12691/js-8-2-2

Abstract

Fingertip is the most important part of the finger. It has been described by Moberg as an organ of sensibility or the third eye. Injuries of the fingertips are very frequent as a result of industrial and domestic accidents which can result in permanent disability. We provide our experience about the indications, surgical technique and outcome of subcutaneous pulp flap in management of fingertip.

Keywords:
fingertip injuries subcutaneous pulp flap SPF

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