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Fingertip injuries.

C J Yeo1, S J Sebastin, A K S Chong

  • 1Department of Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery, National University Hospital, 5 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119074.

Singapore Medical Journal
|March 5, 2010
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Fingertip injuries are common, but not all require a hand surgeon. Early specialist intervention is crucial for specific conditions to ensure optimal functional and aesthetic results.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Hand Surgery

Background:

  • Fingertip injuries are frequently encountered in primary care and emergency settings.
  • While many fingertip injuries are manageable by general physicians, some necessitate specialized care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To delineate specific fingertip injuries that benefit from early hand surgeon consultation.
  • To guide physicians on when specialized intervention is warranted for improved outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common fingertip injury presentations.
  • Identification of injury types requiring advanced surgical management.

Main Results:

  • Common injuries include mallet finger, crush injuries with subungual hematoma, nail bed lacerations, fingertip amputations, pulp amputations, and distal phalangeal fractures.
  • Certain conditions, such as severe amputations or complex fractures, require prompt hand surgeon evaluation.

Conclusions:

  • Timely referral to a hand surgeon is essential for specific fingertip injuries.
  • Appropriate management by specialists improves functional and aesthetic results for complex cases.