Fifth proximal phalanx fracture

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall and now painful hand.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Transverse fracture of the proximal metadiaphysis of the fifth proximal phalanx.

x-ray

Transverse fracture of the proximal metadiaphysis of the fifth proximal phalanx with mild radial angulation. No dislocation. Associated soft tissue swelling.

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