[Treatment of fingertips].

OBJECTIVE: The goal of excision of a subcutaneous abscess in the distal pulp of the fingertip is the fast and complete removal of the infected and devitalized tissue. INDICATIONS: Every acute infection of the fingertip. CONTRAINDICATIONS: Atypical infections, e.g., Herpes, Orf's disease, mycobacterial infections. SURGICAL TECHNIQUE: Excision of the infected area in the fingertip without damaging the digital nerves and their branches. POSTOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT: The wound is left open and is covered with a moist dressing.
RESULTS: Early targeted incision brings good functional and cosmetic results.