We do NOT shorten it; the tissue will grow over it.

 
What if the bone is cut off during the injury but saved?

 If it is replanted, without soft tissue, the amount of length maintained is 1 cm as of 8/1/07.

 
Is there much pain with the healing?

 The treatment method reduces pain to a 1 or 2 out of 10.

How long will I be off work?

Depending on your job, anywhere from 4 days to 4 weeks.

Can I get my finger(s) wet during the healing process?

 No.

 
Can I go swimming during the healing process?

 Not recommended.

 
Can I type during the healing process?

 Yes.

 
What kind of feeling will I have in my finger(s)?

 Feeling is the same as the surrounding fingers.

 
Will the finger(s) be stiff afterwards?

 If there is any, the end joint stiffness usually resolves in 1 to 2 months.

 
Will my nail grow back and will it look normal?

 The result of nail re-growth is unpredictable and dependent on the individual injury.

 
Will I have a fingerprint?

 Fingerprint is present, but we do not have a way of determining whether it is the same as it was prior to the injury.

 
Will my finger(s) look like a normal finger(s)?

 It depends on the shape of the bone at the tip of the injury.  Refer to our Before & After Photos on this website.