Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to M Gaber.
Muscles which lose their attachments are uncommon. During development this normally occurs in certain muscles, e.g. the muscles of the face and epicranius; these muscles lose their skeletal connections before migration. In the case presented here a muscle in the occipital region had lost its attachment and formed a peculiar swelling.
Fingertip amputation is a common injury. Although the damage may not be extensive, the disability produced can be considerable. Different surgical procedures are available for reconstruction, but none is absolutely satisfactory. Twenty-four cases of fingertip amputation have been treated by primary skin closure using the Kutler bilateral V-Y advancement technique. The procedure was found to be simple and satisfactory, both functionally and cosmetically.