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Revision as of 05:14, 10 May 2016
Hand Fracture Management Chart
| Fracture | Splint | Disposition |
| Flexor tendon injury | Finger Splint | hand specialist referral |
| Extensor tendon injury | Poss ED repair + Finger Splint | hand specialist referral |
| Mallet finger | Finger Splint to DIP (DIP in slight hyperextension) | |
| Metacarpophalangeal ulnar ligament rupture (Gamekeeper's thumb) | Thumb Spica Splint | |
| Scaphoid fracture | Thumb Spica Splint | |
| Carpal fracture | Volar Splint | |
| Bennet's fracture (intrarticular fracture at base of 1st MCP) | Thumb Spica Splint | |
| Rolando's fracture (comminuted base of 1st MCP) | Thumb Spica Splint | |
| Boxer's fracture | Ulnar Gutter Splint | |
| 4th and 5th MCP fracture | Ulnar Gutter Splint | |
| 2nd and 3rd MCP fracture | Radial Gutter Splint | |
| Finger (Phalanx) Fracture | Finger Splint or Buddy Tape |
See Also
Fracture management overview
- Upper extremity
- Torso
- Lower extremity
- Other