One of theadvantages of this procedure is the single-stage reconstructionof the pulp defect with preservation of sensation. In addition, skingraft coverage of the donor site is not required. The result wasexcellent with less postoperative complications in thumb-tipinjury cases. In finger-tip injury...
For fingers left shorter volarly after finger-tip amputation, a volar V Y amputation flap designed with the V Y portion at the middle phalanx level and using the Snow cupping technique for reconstruction of the pulp and tip has provided good sensation, padding and contour. Hypersensitivity and ...