Regeneration of the distal phalanx. A case report. 1993

P Vidal, and M G Dickson
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Lister Hospital, Stevenage, UK.

A patient who suffered a traumatic avulsion of the distal phalanx of the right index finger is described. Following simple wound toilet and closure, the distal phalanx generated to give an excellent functional result.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D001861 Bone Regeneration Renewal or repair of lost bone tissue. It excludes BONY CALLUS formed after BONE FRACTURES but not yet replaced by hard bone. Osteoconduction,Bone Regenerations,Regeneration, Bone,Regenerations, Bone
D002648 Child A person 6 to 12 years of age. An individual 2 to 5 years old is CHILD, PRESCHOOL. Children
D003646 Debridement The removal of foreign material and devitalized or contaminated tissue from or adjacent to a traumatic or infected lesion until surrounding healthy tissue is exposed. (Dorland, 27th ed) Debridements
D005383 Finger Injuries General or unspecified injuries involving the fingers. Injuries, Finger,Finger Injury,Injury, Finger
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man

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