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Figure 7. (A) Radial oblique amputation of the distal phalanx of the thumb. (B) Few tacking sutures were taken to reduce the size of the defect. (C) The Venkatswami flap was raised with the apex of the flap situated between the middle of the proximal phalanx and the metacarpophalangeal joint. (D) Make sure that the neurovascular pedicle was included in the flap. (E) The flap was advanced in a V-Y pattern. (F) The flap was inset and well perfused. (G and H) Good postoperative result.