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FINGER CUT EXPOSED
So my father's tip of the Index finger got cut off, the nail part is completely gone, the rest of the finger remains. I need to know the immediate processes to follow for his finger to heal for the long term.
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Kindly take the patient to a hospital immediately . It can't be treated on line.
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A v-y plasty is generally done to cover wounds of such nature,to the plan the flap coverage X-rays and wound images would be needed can consult me thru practo doctors app
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Consult the nearest orthopedic surgeon. May require surgery
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share clinical photo of finger with xray
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