Presentation
The patient had trauma by a heavy steel beam at work. On examination: there is pain and swelling over the right ring finger distal phalanx.
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Distal phalanx fracture
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There is a fracture of the distal phalanx of the right ring finger.
Case Discussion
If there is any suspected fracture in the distal phalanx it must be checked in at least 2 views.
Distal phalanx fractures are the most common fractures in the hand.