I am lucky that the pad of the finger was not damaged - I play guitar. Years ago a friend smashed his left hand doing something on his car. He had the hospital plaster him in a particular way and he was on stage that evening playing the organ.

I had the pleasure of a local anaesthetic and laughing gas when the nurse practitioner pulled off the nail and stitched the nail bed.

I am thankful that my hobby doesn't involve guns.....