[Injuries of the terminal phalanx and nail]. 1976

P Recht

In children the treatment of pulp injuries should amed at conservation. In amputations, replantation should always be tried owing to the high possibility of success and subsequent of functional recovery. In non-specialized workers the simplest and shortest operative procedure (natural healing or skin graft) should be preferred to ensure the quickest possible return to work. In specialized manual workers such as musicians and typists, the return of the sense of touch along with a functional distal joint is essential. In these cases all necessary reconstructive procedures are indicated. In women the cosmetic appearance is most important and requires precise nail reconstruction. Special considerations apply to certain digits: 1. The thumb should be kept as long as possible, without bone sacrifice, requiring plastic procedures to ensure good skin cover. When possible these should employ local flaps which may restore sensation, especially significant on the ulnar side of the pulp. If these local flaps are not possible, sensitive flaps (KUHN/HOLEVICH type) or sensory island flaps (MOBERG, LITTLER or HILGENFELDT type) may be used. 2. In the little finger conversation is almost as important as this digit is mobile, autonomous and represents the usual contact of the ulnar side of the hand. 3. In the index finger, employed manity for fine actions, DIP mobility is important for good pick up ability. Local flaps are preferred. If impossible sensitive flaps should be used on the radical aspect of the pulp, to avoid functional substitution of the middle finger for the index.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D009262 Nails The thin, horny plates that cover the dorsal surfaces of the distal phalanges of the fingers and toes of primates. Fingernails,Toenails,Fingernail,Nail,Toenail
D012092 Replantation Restoration of an organ or other structure to its original site. Reimplantation,Surgical Replantation,Replantation, Surgical,Reimplantations,Replantations,Replantations, Surgical,Surgical Replantations
D005383 Finger Injuries General or unspecified injuries involving the fingers. Injuries, Finger,Finger Injury,Injury, Finger
D005384 Finger Joint The articulation between the head of one phalanx and the base of the one distal to it, in each finger. Interphalangeal Joint of Hand,Interphalangeal Joint of Finger,Finger Interphalangeal Joint,Finger Interphalangeal Joints,Finger Joints,Hand Interphalangeal Joint,Hand Interphalangeal Joints,Joint, Finger,Joints, Finger
D005592 Fracture Fixation The use of metallic devices inserted into or through bone to hold a fracture in a set position and alignment while it heals. Skeletal Fixation,Fracture Reduction,Fixation, Fracture,Fixation, Skeletal,Fixations, Fracture,Fixations, Skeletal,Fracture Fixations,Fracture Reductions,Reduction, Fracture,Reductions, Fracture,Skeletal Fixations
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000673 Amputation, Traumatic Loss of a limb or other bodily appendage by accidental injury. Amputations, Traumatic,Traumatic Amputation,Traumatic Amputations
D050723 Fractures, Bone Breaks in bones. Bone Fractures,Broken Bones,Spiral Fractures,Torsion Fractures,Bone Fracture,Bone, Broken,Bones, Broken,Broken Bone,Fracture, Bone,Fracture, Spiral,Fracture, Torsion,Fractures, Spiral,Fractures, Torsion,Spiral Fracture,Torsion Fracture

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