Cases Solved! is a journal-based CME activity series presented by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Each activity consists of an interactive clinical case scenario based on a recent article from the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS) followed by a multiple-choice assessment to put your diagnostic and management skills to the test.

These current, peer-reviewed articles touch on important areas of orthopaedic patient care and describe how the article impacts practice behavior and/or systems of care.

Learning Objectives

1. Discuss the anatomy of the distal finger and nail bed.
2. Describe appropriate evidenced-based treatment options for the management of nail bed injuries and partial fingertip amputations.
3. Review the indications and contraindications for flap reconstruction of fingertip injuries with the use of local and regional flaps.
4. Explain the surgical steps for local and regional hand flap reconstruction, including incision, flap elevation, attachment, and closure.
5. Identify steps to prevent complications associated with the management of fingertip injuries.

Earn up to 2 AMA PRA category 1 Credits