Open AccessA novel use of growth factors, CD34 positive cells, and fibrin for fingertip injury: Description of a case
Author(s) -
Francesco Romano,
Barbara A Rizzo,
Luigi Sacco,
Antonio Russo,
Maria Teresa Paparo,
Francesco Maria Paolino,
Andrea Dominijanni,
Roberta Stefanelli,
Stephen R. Southworth,
Raffaele Serra,
Luca Gallelli
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of dermatology and dermatologic surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2352-2429
pISSN - 2352-2410
DOI - 10.1016/j.jdds.2015.09.002
Subject(s) - medicine , fibrin , soft tissue , surgery , dorsum , soft tissue injury , skin grafting , index finger , anatomy , immunology
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 6months without need for skin grafting