Distal phalanx fracture

Case contributed by Mohammad Osama Hussein Yonso
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

History of injury to left ring finger by the door at the workplace. Clinical examination, nail avulsed, lacerated wound, tenderness on left ring finger, distal phalanx.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

The X-ray AP and lateral views show comminuted fracture at the distal phalanx of the left ring finger.

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x-ray

The X-ray AP and lateral views show comminuted fracture at the distal phalanx of the left ring finger.

Case Discussion

Comminuted fracture with mallet finger deformity is noted.

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