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1The Curtis National Hand Center, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, 3333 North Calvert Street, 2nd Floor, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA; MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Department of Plastic Surgery, 3800 Reservoir Road, Washington, DC 20007, USA.
Abstract:
The volar fingertip is a unique anatomic structure, delicate yet durable, that allows us to navigate the world, acquire information from our surroundings, and express ourselves. Injuries to the volar finger can cause permanent dysfunction and should be taken seriously. In treating injuries of the volar fingertip, the surgeon has an opportunity to choose from a host of reconstructive options and provide the patient with an outcome suitable to their needs. In doing so, the hand surgeon is well-positioned to aim for the reconstructive ideal of restoring both structure and function.
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