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Left middle finger pain and swelling following a dog bite.
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Female
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Middle phalanx fracture
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Acute, non-displaced oblique fracture of the middle phalanx of the left middle finger. There is overlying soft tissue swelling.
Joint spaces are maintained.
Bone density is normal for age.
Case Discussion
This is a case of a middle phalanx fracture. The patient was treated with antibiotics and a splint for the left middle finger. Orthopedic follow-up in 3 weeks was recommended to evaluate fracture healing.
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