Distal phalanx (finger) fracture
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Examination
- Evaluate for tendon damage
Imaging
- Comminuted tuft fx
- Stable
- Longitudinal fx
- Usually non-displaced and stable
- Transverse fx
- Evaluate for angulation/displacement
- Intraarticular fx
Treatment
- Nondisplaced: Splint with the DIP joint in extension (splint should extend past the tip of the distal phalanx
- Do not attempt to reduce comminuted tuft fx
Disposition
- Refer for:
- Tendon dysfunction
- Nerve dysfunction
- Displacement or angulation
- Intraarticular fx
See Also
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