Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery (Jan 2016)

A novel use of growth factors, CD34 positive cells, and fibrin for fingertip injury: Description of a case

  • Francesco Romano,
  • Barbara Andrea Rizzo,
  • Luigi Sacco,
  • Antonio Russo,
  • Maria Teresa Paparo,
  • Francesco Paolino,
  • Andrea Dominijanni,
  • Roberta Stefanelli,
  • Stephen Southworth,
  • Raffaele Serra,
  • Luca Gallelli

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdds.2015.09.002
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 20, no. 1
pp. 62 – 64

Abstract

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Traumatic soft tissue injuries of the finger represent a frequent hand injury challenging hand surgeons. We report a case involving a 30-year-old man with a dorsal index finger soft tissue wound failing conservative treatment. The novel use of applied fibrin membranes and concentrated growth factors yielded complete resolution of the injury in 6 months without need for skin grafting.

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