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===Reduction===
===Reduction===
*Digital nerve block
*[[Digital block]]
*Apply longitudinal traction/ hyperextension followed by dorsal pressure to phalanx base
*Apply longitudinal traction/hyperextension followed by dorsal pressure to phalanx base
*Irreducible cases due to entrapment of avulsion fracture, profundus tendor or volar plate
*Irreducible cases due to entrapment of avulsion fracture, profundus tendor or volar plate

Revision as of 00:39, 18 April 2017

Reduction

  • Digital block
  • Apply longitudinal traction/hyperextension followed by dorsal pressure to phalanx base
  • Irreducible cases due to entrapment of avulsion fracture, profundus tendor or volar plate