Presentation
Alleged history of crush injury to left big toe , sustained 3 days back following accidental falling of heavy object over it's dorsal aspect. On local examination pain and swelling involving left big toe, laceration with skin blister over dorsal aspect of proximal phalanx of left big toe , subungual hematoma , bony crepitus.
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Distal phalanx fracture
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Distal phalanx comminuted fracture is noted
Proximal phalanx vertical fracture with intraarticular extension is noted
Soft tissue swelling
Case Discussion
In most cases of intra-articular fractures, osteoarthritis will occur.