{"id":12578,"date":"2022-03-25T10:51:40","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:51:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-finger-pulp\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:51:40","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:51:40","slug":"what-is-the-finger-pulp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-finger-pulp\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the finger pulp?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-finger-pulp\/#What_is_the_finger_pulp\" title=\"What is the finger pulp?\">What is the finger pulp?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-finger-pulp\/#Can_you_repair_a_damaged_nail_bed\" title=\"Can you repair a damaged nail bed?\">Can you repair a damaged nail bed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-finger-pulp\/#Can_the_nail_matrix_grow_back\" title=\"Can the nail matrix grow back?\">Can the nail matrix grow back?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-finger-pulp\/#Do_nails_regrow_after_removal\" title=\"Do nails regrow after removal?\">Do nails regrow after removal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-finger-pulp\/#What_are_the_parts_of_the_nail\" title=\"What are the parts of the nail?\">What are the parts of the nail?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-finger-pulp\/#What_is_finger_pulp_made_of\" title=\"What is finger pulp made of?\">What is finger pulp made of?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-finger-pulp\/#What_is_the_tip_of_the_finger_called\" title=\"What is the tip of the finger called?\">What is the tip of the finger called?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-finger-pulp\/#What_do_you_do_if_you_cut_off_the_tip_of_your_finger\" title=\"What do you do if you cut off the tip of your finger?\">What do you do if you cut off the tip of your finger?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-finger-pulp\/#Will_the_tip_of_a_finger_grow_back\" title=\"Will the tip of a finger grow back?\">Will the tip of a finger grow back?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-finger-pulp\/#What_are_finger_tips_for\" title=\"What are finger tips for?\">What are finger tips for?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-finger-pulp\/#What_do_you_do_when_you_crush_your_finger\" title=\"What do you do when you crush your finger?\">What do you do when you crush your finger?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-finger-pulp\/#What_is_a_finger_tip_avulsion\" title=\"What is a finger tip avulsion?\">What is a finger tip avulsion?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-finger-pulp\/#How_do_you_fix_a_damaged_nail_bed\" title=\"How do you fix a damaged nail bed?\">How do you fix a damaged nail bed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-finger-pulp\/#Can_you_reverse_nail_bed_damage\" title=\"Can you reverse nail bed damage?\">Can you reverse nail bed damage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-finger-pulp\/#Can_your_nail_bed_heal\" title=\"Can your nail bed heal?\">Can your nail bed heal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-finger-pulp\/#Can_damaged_toenail_beds_be_repaired\" title=\"Can damaged toenail beds be repaired?\">Can damaged toenail beds be repaired?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-finger-pulp\/#Can_damaged_nail_matrix_be_repaired\" title=\"Can damaged nail matrix be repaired?\">Can damaged nail matrix be repaired?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-finger-pulp\/#Can_the_nail_matrix_regenerate\" title=\"Can the nail matrix regenerate?\">Can the nail matrix regenerate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-finger-pulp\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_nail_matrix_is_damaged\" title=\"How do I know if my nail matrix is damaged?\">How do I know if my nail matrix is damaged?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_finger_pulp\"><\/span>What is the finger pulp?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The distal pulp is <b>situated next to the distal interphalangeal (DIP) tuberosity; it is compartmentalized by fibrous septa that originate from the periosteum of the phalangeal tuberosity and insert into the deep dermis.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_repair_a_damaged_nail_bed\"><\/span>Can you repair a damaged nail bed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Many injuries to your nail bed can be fully repaired. For example, your nail should return to normal after a subungual hematoma is drained. However, some severe injuries can lead to a deformed nail. This is more likely when the base of your nail bed is injured.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_the_nail_matrix_grow_back\"><\/span>Can the nail matrix grow back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>In most cases, the nail will grow back from the area under the cuticle (the matrix). A fingernail takes about 4 to 6 months to grow back. A toenail takes about 12 months to grow back. If the nail bed or matrix was damaged, the nail may grow back with a rough or abnormal shape.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_nails_regrow_after_removal\"><\/span>Do nails regrow after removal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After your nail has been removed, <b>it will take a few weeks for the nail to start to grow back. It will take about 3 to 6 months for a fingernail to fully grow back. A toenail will take about 6 to 12 months. Your nail will usually, but not always, grow back normally.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_parts_of_the_nail\"><\/span>What are the parts of the nail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The nail structure is divided into six parts: <b>root, nail bed, nail plate, eponychium, paronychium, and hyponychium. Each of these six components has a specific function, and if a component of the nail structure is disrupted, the nail can look abnormal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_finger_pulp_made_of\"><\/span>What is finger pulp made of?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The skin of the fingertip contains huge numbers of sensory nerve endings. The pulp of the fingertip is composed of <b>fat, interlaced with many fibrous strands which anchor the skin to the distal phalanx.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_tip_of_the_finger_called\"><\/span>What is the tip of the finger called?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>distal phalanx<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_if_you_cut_off_the_tip_of_your_finger\"><\/span>What do you do if you cut off the tip of your finger?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If your fingertip is completely cut off, do the following:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Gently clean the amputated part with water or, if possible, with sterile saline solution.<\/li>\n<li>Cover it in a moistened gauze wrap.<\/li>\n<li>Place it in a watertight bag.<\/li>\n<li>Place the bag on ice in a sealed container or another watertight bag.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_the_tip_of_a_finger_grow_back\"><\/span>Will the tip of a finger grow back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A little bit of nail can help a fingertip regrow. When a kid lops off a fingertip with a cleaver or car door, there&#8217;s a chance the end of the digit will grow back. The fingerprint will be gone, and the tip may look a bit strange. But the flesh, bone and nail could return.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_finger_tips_for\"><\/span>What are finger tips for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>the tip or end of a finger. a covering used <b>to protect the end joint of a finger<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_when_you_crush_your_finger\"><\/span>What do you do when you crush your finger?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Rest, ice, elevation, and the use of OTC pain and anti-inflammatory medications are generally the best way to get immediate and long-term relief from this injury. Seek medical attention for injuries that involve the joints, have noticeable abnormalities or breaks, cause severe pain, or don&#8217;t respond to basic treatment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_finger_tip_avulsion\"><\/span>What is a finger tip avulsion?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fingertip avulsions often occur <b>when the finger gets slammed in the door (latch side) or is caught along the edge of the door (hinge side). Most avulsions are partial avulsions of the fingertip, although full amputations are not rare.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_fix_a_damaged_nail_bed\"><\/span>How do you fix a damaged nail bed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Treatment of nail bed injuries<\/b><\/p>\n<li>removing all jewelry.<\/li>\n<li>washing the injured area gently with fragrance-free soap.<\/li>\n<li>bandaging the injury gently, if there is an open wound.<\/li>\n<li>applying an ice pack for about 20 minutes at a time.<\/li>\n<li>elevating the injured hand or foot.<\/li>\n<li>applying gentle compression to reduce any throbbing.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_reverse_nail_bed_damage\"><\/span>Can you reverse nail bed damage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At Compleet Feet we treat many patients with damaged finger nails whereby trauma has damaged the nail bed. The nail plate grows distorted and lifts off before reaching the finger tip. It is very hard to repair a damaged nail bed.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_your_nail_bed_heal\"><\/span>Can your nail bed heal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you lose your nail, it will take <b>about 7 to 10 days for the nail bed to heal. A new fingernail will take about 4 to 6 months to grow to replace the lost nail. Toenails take about 12 months to grow back.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_damaged_toenail_beds_be_repaired\"><\/span>Can damaged toenail beds be repaired?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Many injuries to your nail bed can be fully repaired. For example, your nail should return to normal after a subungual hematoma is drained. However, some severe injuries can lead to a deformed nail.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_damaged_nail_matrix_be_repaired\"><\/span>Can damaged nail matrix be repaired?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Many injuries to your nail bed can be fully repaired. For example, your nail should return to normal after a subungual hematoma is drained. However, some severe injuries can lead to a deformed nail. This is more likely when the base of your nail bed is injured.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_the_nail_matrix_regenerate\"><\/span>Can the nail matrix regenerate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To improve the aesthetic appearance of such nails, <b>a simple excision of the destroyed nail matrix can stimulate the growth of the residual healthy matrix and regenerate the nail. Prerequisite is a healthy nail residue of at least the lunula.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_nail_matrix_is_damaged\"><\/span>How do I know if my nail matrix is damaged?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When this occurs, a scarred or abnormal nail plate can develop, or the nail can be lost permanently. Finally, <b>a brown or black line in the nail plate that grows from the cuticle outwards can indicate a matrix problem.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What is the finger pulp?Can you repair a damaged nail bed?Can the nail matrix grow back?Do nails regrow after removal?What are the parts of the nail?What is finger pulp made of?What is the tip of the finger called?What do you do if you cut off the tip of your finger?Will the tip&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12578","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12578"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12578"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12578\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12578"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12578"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12578"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}