Difference between revisions of "Finger (phalanx) fracture"
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
| − | * Be wary of avulsion | + | *Be wary of avulsion fracture of base of phalanx |
| − | ** Lateral or medial fracture fragment = collateral ligament avulsion | + | **Lateral or medial fracture fragment = collateral ligament avulsion |
| − | ** Dorsal fracture fragment = extensor tendon avulsion | + | **Dorsal fracture fragment = extensor tendon avulsion |
| − | ** Palmar fracture fragment = volar plate avulsion | + | **Palmar fracture fragment = volar plate avulsion |
==Types== | ==Types== | ||
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==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
{{Hand and finger fractures DDX}} | {{Hand and finger fractures DDX}} | ||
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| + | ==Management== | ||
| + | {{General Fracture Management}} | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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<References/> | <References/> | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:56, 18 September 2019
Contents
Background
- Be wary of avulsion fracture of base of phalanx
- Lateral or medial fracture fragment = collateral ligament avulsion
- Dorsal fracture fragment = extensor tendon avulsion
- Palmar fracture fragment = volar plate avulsion
Types
- Proximal Phalanx (Finger) Fracture
- Middle Phalanx (Finger) Fracture
- Distal Phalanx (Finger) Fracture
Differential Diagnosis
Hand and Finger Fractures
Management
General Fracture Management
- Acute pain management
- Open fractures require immediate IV antibiotics and urgent surgical washout
- Neurovascular compromise from fracture requires emergent reduction and/or orthopedic intervention
- Consider risk for compartment syndrome