Difference between revisions of "Finger (phalanx) fracture"
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** Palmar fracture fragment = volar plate avulsion | ** Palmar fracture fragment = volar plate avulsion | ||
* Flexion deformity of distal phalanx (mallet/baseball finger) = avulsion fx or extensor tendon rupture | * Flexion deformity of distal phalanx (mallet/baseball finger) = avulsion fx or extensor tendon rupture | ||
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| + | ==Types== | ||
| + | *[[Proximal Phalanx (Finger) Fracture]] | ||
| + | *[[Middle Phalanx (Finger) Fracture]] | ||
| + | *[[Distal Phalanx (Finger) Fracture]] | ||
==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
Revision as of 08:03, 10 January 2015
Contents
Background
- Be wary of avulsion fx of base of phalanx
- Lateral or medial fracture fragment = collateral ligament avulsion
- Dorsal fracture fragment = extensor tendon avulsion
- Palmar fracture fragment = volar plate avulsion
- Flexion deformity of distal phalanx (mallet/baseball finger) = avulsion fx or extensor tendon rupture
Types
- Proximal Phalanx (Finger) Fracture
- Middle Phalanx (Finger) Fracture
- Distal Phalanx (Finger) Fracture
Differential Diagnosis
Hand and Finger Fractures
See Also
Source
UpToDate