Difference between revisions of "Finger (phalanx) fracture"
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Revision as of 07:32, 4 August 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
Types
- Proximal Phalanx (Finger) Fracture
- Middle Phalanx (Finger) Fracture
- Distal Phalanx (Finger) Fracture
Differential Diagnosis
Hand and Finger Fractures
See Also
References
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