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A person might damage or sever their finger in a variety of accidents. These injuries can damage the bones, the skin and soft tissue, and the tendons. A person needs prompt medical attention if they ...

If you’ve injured your hand, bandages can reduce swelling, restrict movement, and provide support to the muscles, bones, and joints. Certain hand injuries may heal better when bandaged. These include: ...

Tunnels underneath the skin’s surface mean yourwound isn’t healing well. Tissue is being damaged, and without the right care, even more serious complications can occur. An open wound is an unsettling ...

A 36-year-old woman presents to a hospital wound care department in Japan, sometime after an accident where she lost the tip of her right third finger -- the finger was crushed in a thick iron door ...

How Does Vacuum-Assisted Closure Work? ‌Negative pressure wound therapy involves a special dressing connected to a pump that gently draws fluid and infection from the wound. A nurse will: Clean the ...