title: Management of injuries of the distal phalanx.
abstract: A series of 90 injured fingertips is presented with a practical approach to the treatment of these injuries, along with a discussion of their complications.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D000772:Anesthesia, Local; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001458:Bandages; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003646:Debridement; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000601:surgery; D009824:Ointments; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013537:Sutures; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries; D013997:Time Factors; D014945:Wound Healing
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D009824:Ointments