A Special Skin Grafting Technique for Concave Surfaces and for Traumatic Amputations of Fingers

Abstract

Skin grafting of traumatic finger amputations and concave raw surfaces poses special problems for skin grafting. In grafting finger amputations, oozing of blood tends to form a film of blood separating the graft from the raw amputation site. In concave raw surfaces, the skin must be made to conform to the concave surface. A technique of secure fixation of the graft allowing for frequent irrigation of the graft affords a better chance for a good skin graft take.