title: Pitfalls in management of fingertip injuries and hand lacerations.
abstract: Fingertip injuries and lacerations of the hand are often dismissed as inconsequential, although this attitude can lead to more serious problems. Appropriate and timely treatment of these injuries prevents loss of function, preserves digital sensibility, and lessens the need for reconstructive surgery.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001158:Arteries; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D006225:Hand / Q000098:blood supply / Q000294:innervation; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000628:therapy; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous