Presentation
Crush Injury, dropped a piece of machinery onto hand, swollen tip of finger
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Distal phalanx tuft fracture


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Comminuted tuft fracture of the distal phalanx of the ring finger. There is mild dorsal angulation of the distal fracture fragment.
Case Discussion
Tuft fractures of the distal phalanx are generally stable. They do not require operative management and are treated with immobilization.