Fifth distal phalanx fracture

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Left-hand trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Transverse fracture with minimal displacement of the fifth distal phalanx diaphysis. No dislocation. Associated soft tissue swelling.

Case Discussion

Transverse fracture of fifth finger distal phalanx diaphysis. 

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