Citation

Newmeyer WL, Kilgore ES. Am. Fam. Physician 1977; 16(4): 93-95.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1977, American Academy of Family Physicians)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

910671

Abstract

The most common injury to the dorsal distal finger is a subungual hematoma. Relief of pain is promptly achieved by draining the hematoma. If a heated paper clip is used, however, the underlying fluid may be seared and the hole plugged. Local anesthetic block followed by puncture with an 18-guage needle is advocated. When nail avulsion occurs, the free-floating proximal portion should be removed so that it will not serve as an irritant or hide any underlying pathology.

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