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