Human finger bite

Case contributed by Matt Adams
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Argument with her sister that resulted in her little finger being bitten.

Patient Data

Age: 20
Gender: Female
x-ray

This is an open fracture of the little finger. There is loss of the finger pulp in addition to a fracture at the base of the distal phalanx.

Case Discussion

Only to never get into an argument with someone who fights dirty, especially family.

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