Distal phalanx fracture

Case contributed by Mohammad Osama Hussein Yonso
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

History of hit by heavy metal at work, on the examination: crush injury distal 3rd of the left ring finger.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
x-ray
  • Comminuted fractures at the tips of the distal phalanx of the left ring finger.
  • Soft tissue shadows appear lacerated & swollen.

Case Discussion

This patient has got an injury during the work, he was not using the personal protection equipment.

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