Thenar flap for amputation of fingertip. A, Tip of ring finger has been amputated. B, Finger has been flexed so that its tip touches middle of thenar eminence, and thenar flap has been outlined. C, Split-thickness graft is to be sutured to donor area before flap is attached to finger. D, End of flap has been attached to finger by sutures passed through nail and through tissue on each side of it. SEE TECHNIQUE 19.5.