The neuro vascular flap in finger tip injuries.
The Kutler technique to restore skin cover in finger tip injuries was modified by mobilising the lateral triangular flap completely on its neuro-vascular bundle. Resultant increased mobility permitted greater advancement of the flap to allow adequate cover of the denuded finger tip. A unilateral flap is often sufficient.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013524:Surgical Flaps