ot all patients want or need surgery to help heal their amputated fingertip. [1][2][3][4] The videos and words in this article show patients how to look after amputated fingertips, with Vaseline, Coban tape, and running water over the wound daily at shower time. This simple inexpensive wound care plan is easy to follow until the wound heals without surgery at 4-8 weeks.
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