Neglected Whitlow may lead to necrosis of
Correct Answer: Distal 4/5th of terminal phalanx
Description: Pulp space of fingers contains subcutaneous fat arranged in tight compaments. These compaments are formed by fibrous septa extending from the skin to the periosteum of terminal phalanx. Whitlow or pulp space infection is treated by lateral incision Complication is ischemic necrosis of distal 4/5 the of terminal phalanx due to vessel occlusion. Ref: BD Chaurasia Human Anatomy 5e vol 2 pg 123.
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