Finger Amputations
The pediatric hand specialists at Children’s Health are experts at treating traumatic hand injuries, including finger amputations of all kinds. From fingertip loss to complete finger amputations, they will guide your child through treatment and recovery.
What is Finger Amputation?
Finger amputations are a common traumatic injury to the hand and may occur anywhere along the length of the finger. Fingertip injuries, often associated with an injury to the fingernail, are the most common type of finger amputation.
What are the most common causes of a Finger Amputation?
Amputation injuries are common and may happen when a finger is crushed or closed in something forcefully, cut by something very sharp, or torn off by having something wrapped around the finger and pulled sharply. Young children are more likely to have fingertip amputations from having their finger closed in a door. Finger amputations involving more of the finger length are often associated with a sharp object or something wrapped around the finger.
How is Finger Amputation treated?
Each injury is evaluated by experienced hand specialists to determine the optimal treatment plan. An amputation may require a nail bed repair, fingertip repair, permanent shortening, or reconstruction. An amputated fingertip may be temporarily reapplied to serve as a “composite graft”, protecting the area as it heals. Children have an amazing ability to heal and improve the contour of the injured areas as they grow. You will have access to the Children’s Health team of physician assistants, physicians, casting specialists, occupational therapists and a developmental psychologist to guide your child through their recovery.
Finger Amputation Doctors and Providers
