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This study aims to demonstrate the viability of healing fingertip amputations through secondary intention using an effective dressing technique, even in warm tropical climates. <\/jats:p><jats:p> Methods: All patients who presented to our institution with fingertip amputations from 1 July 2020 to 31 July 2022 were analysed retrospectively. Seventeen patients (15 male, 2 female) of mean age 37.2 \u00b1 9.4 years old with 18 injured digits were retrospectively analysed. Twelve (66.7%) were Allen Type III injuries, and one patient required distal phalangeal K-wire fixation. During the patient\u2019s final review, static 2-point discrimination, pulp sensation, fingertip contour and nail deformities alongside the last measured range of motion (ROM) of the injured finger was recorded. Treatment duration and days of leave taken were also summed and assessed. <\/jats:p><jats:p> Results: Patients were dressed with semi-occlusive dressing for an average of 20.1 \u00b1 6.83 days. The average total duration of dressing is 36.78 \u00b1 18.88 days over an average of 7.18 \u00b1 4.03 dressing visits. Mean duration of follow-up was 108 \u00b1 63.46 days. Good outcome measures in sensation, pulp contour, nail deformity and ROM similar to existing literature were reported. <\/jats:p><jats:p> Conclusions: Occlusive dressing remains a viable and feasible treatment option for fingertip amputation even in a tropical climate. 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