Bone prominence excised from distal phalanx
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Bone prominence (ecchondroma) causing discomfort and getting in the way at the end of the right middle finger distal phalanx |
Bone overgrowth from the side of the distal phalanx is shown at the top of the x-ray |
The skin incision is dotted in along the lines of the skin crease to minimise scarring |
The skin has been raised and the bone growth shown. This is performed under local anaesthetic i.e. the patient is awake |
The nerves and blood vessels have been carefully removed away from the growth. The bone is cut with an osteotome |
The bone prominence is shown and measured before being sent to the laboratory for analysis |
The skin has been closed with an absorbable stitch which is easier for patients and gives a good scar |
The wound is covered with an adhesive dressing |
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The finger is dressed with a supportive dressing for comfort. This is removed after about 5 days |