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The use of split-thickness hypothenar grafts for coverage of fingertips and other defects of the hand
1Hand Surgery Service, New York University, Medical Center, NY 10016, USA.
Abstract:
Over a four year period, hypothenar split-thickness skin grafts were used to resurface a variety of fingertip and other hand defects in 27 patients. All patients achieved uncomplicated primary wound healing with minimal donor site morbidity. At one year follow-up, there was no evidence of late wound breakdown or fissuring of the wounds treated with hypothenar skin grafts.

