Presentation
Crushing injury by heavy object. Patient admitted with an open fracture of the distal phalanges of the second and third fingers of the left hand.
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
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Comminuted fracture and amputation of the distal phalanx of the third finger. Fracture of the distal phalanx of the second finger, with a small adjacent fragment. Skin and subcutaneous tissue with continuity solution in the distal portion of the second and third fingers.
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Amputation of the distal portion of the distal phalanx of the third finger.
Case Discussion
Patient underwent a surgical procedure to correct the amputation stump of the distal phalanx of the third finger of the left hand, showing a favourable evolution.
Contributed by Dr. Hemilianna Hadassa Silva Matozinho M.D.