title: Fingertip amputations: distal or advancement flaps.
abstract: Fingertip amputations treated with conventional flaps gave consistently good coverage, but the recovery of sensibility was superior in advancement flaps. Residual pain, however, was less frequent in distal flaps. Work incapacity averaged between 6 and 8 weeks.
authors: L
authors: L
authors: De Smet
authors: L
authors: L
authors: Kinnen
authors: J P
authors: JP
authors: Moermans
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Ceuterick
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Van Wetter
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged