Advancing Fingertip Regeneration: Outcomes from a New Conservative Treatment Protocol
Daihun Kang
Abstract:Background Fingertip injuries with volar pulp tissue defects present a significant challenge in management. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a conservative treatment protocol using artificial dermis and semi-occlusive dressings for these injuries. Methods A single-center, prospective study was conducted on 31 patients with fingertip injuries involving volar pulp defects. The treatment protocol included wound debridement, application of artificial dermis (Pelnac®), and a semi-occlusive dressing (IV3… Show more
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