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Distal phalynx amputation

Case contributed by Jeremy Jones
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Injury from a power saw.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Amputation of the 2nd and 3rd distal phalanx and partial amputation of the distal 2nd middle phalanx and head of 3rd middle phalanx.

Case Discussion

Oblique amputation of the distal phalynges of the left index and middle fingers.

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