We are presenting a case in which a VY advancement flap was used for soft ... read more ↘ tissue coverage of a traumatic partial fingertip amputation. However, rather than suturing the flap distally, 2, 22-gauge hypodermic needles were used to tack the flap down to prevent flap necrosis and hook nail deformity. The flap took completely and the patient recovered full active and passive range of motion of the distal interphalangeal joint. ↖ read less
