Presentation
Car door closed on the right index finger. Marked soft tissue swelling.
Patient Data
Age: 10 years
From the case:
Longitudinal middle phalanx fracture (pediatric)
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A meandering hairline fracture is visible on the middle phalanx. On the lateral view only the soft tissue swelling can be discerned.
Case Discussion
Crush injuries to the fingers can result in longitudinally extending fractures.