Pitfalls in management of fingertip injuries and hand lacerations.

Abstract:

:Fingertip injuries and lacerations of the hand are often dismissed as inconsequential, although this attitude can lead to more serious problems. Appropriate and timely treatment of these injuries prevents loss of function, preserves digital sensibility, and lessens the need for reconstructive surgery.

journal_name

Prim Care

journal_title

Primary care

authors

Massengill JB

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

1980-06-01 00:00:00

pages

231-43

issue

2

eissn

0095-4543

issn

1558-299X

journal_volume

7

pub_type

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