The V-Y plasty in the treatment of fingertip amputations

Fingertip amputations are injuries commonly seen by family physicians. The classification of fingertip injuries corresponds with the normal anatomy of the tip of the digit. There are three zones of injury; the V-Y plasty tech nique is used to repair zone If injuries. The plane of the injury can be de scribed as dorsal, transverse or volar. The dorsal and transverse planes le nd themselves to the use of the V-Y plasty technique. In carefully selected injuries, the family physician can use this technique to repair the injure d digit. The use of a single V-Y plasty has replaced the original technique that repaired the digit and restored the contour of the fingertip. Good co smetic and functional results can be obtained. Complications may include fl ap sloughing, infection and sensory changes.