title: A simple and efficient treatment for fingertip injuries.
abstract: We have developed a simple, cheap and efficient method of management of fingertip injuries using an occlusive dressing--the fingertip cap (Hyphecan). The results of 156 fingertip injuries treated with this method demonstrate recovery to a near normal fingertip.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatic Surgery, United Christian Hospital, Hong Kong.
authors.forename: L P
authors.initials: LP
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: P Y
authors.initials: PY
authors.lastname: Lau
authors.forename: C W
authors.initials: CW
authors.lastname: Chan
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002686:Chitin / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009779:Occlusive Dressings; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries*; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing
chemical_list: C093652:hyphecan; D002686:Chitin