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Luis R Scheker1, Giles W Becker

  • 1Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery, Louisville, KY 40202, USA. lscheker@kleinertkutz.com

The Journal of Hand Surgery
|March 5, 2011
PubMed
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Replantation of the fingertip distal to the flexor tendon insertion is challenging. This study details the open-book surgical technique for fingertip reconstruction, including potential complications and clinical case examples.

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Background:

  • Fingertip reconstruction distal to the flexor tendon insertion presents significant surgical challenges.
  • Established anatomical knowledge aids in planning these complex reconstructions.

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