Management of a Crush Injury on Distal Phalanx
How can we manage a crush injury ?
Any patient with injury should be managed based on the principles of ATLS
A,B,C,D and C-spine must be ensured that they are normal.
Relevant history - handedness, occupation, MOI, Co-morbidities
Tetanus Prophylaxis given if indicated.
Antiseptic Dressing
Wound Exploration
repair nail bed under LA
(digital block and digital tourniquet )
Steps of procedures
Remove nail bed
inspect nail bed, wash thoroughly
copious lavage of any underlying fractures
reduce fracture,stabilize with k-wires,removal at 4 weeks
repair nail bed with a 6-0 absorbable suture (VICRYL Rapide)
wash and replace nail plate
figure of eight stitch to hold nail plate in place
What to explain to patient
Nail plate falls off and will be replaced which initially disfigures
risk of long term nail deformity
Discomfort in region of nail bed
DIP Joint stiffness
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