Distal phalanx fracture

Case contributed by Muhammad Asadullah Munir
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Patient suffered crush injury to her middle finger while closing door.

Patient Data

Age: 10 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

There is a mildly displaced fracture of the terminal tuft of the distal phalanx of middle.

Case Discussion

Tuft(fingertip) fracture is the most commonly encountered type of distal phalanx fracture, often associated with a crush injury.

Splinting for 14 to 28 days should be followed by range of motion and strengthening of the DIP joint. 

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