Pilon fracture of the finger

Case contributed by Pablo Lorenzzoni
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Sports injury with axial load

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Comminuted articular fracture of the base of the middle phalanx.

Case Discussion

Pilon fractures result from axial loads and are considered unstable.

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