A novel use of a lacerated finger pulp flap for better healing

PROBLEMFinger pulp lacerations are frequently sustained in daily practice, which might result in granuloma pyogenicum and protracted recovery. [1,2]Furthermore, even with appropriate care, the fingerprints may become distorted during subsequent healing of the lacerated pulp.Here, we applied a finger pulp flap to promote improved healing for the wounded finger.