Proximal phalanx fracture

Case contributed by Mohammad Osama Hussein Yonso
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

History of trauma by fall while walking 10 days ago, on local examination: swelling, tenderness, and restriction of movement.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
x-ray
  • fracture at the head of the proximal phalanx of the left big toe, with intra-articular extension
  • soft tissue swelling
  • mild osteoarthritic changes in the metatarsophalangeal joint

Zoomed view

x-ray
  • fracture at the head of the proximal phalanx of the left big toe, with intra-articular extension
  • soft tissue swelling
  • mild osteoarthritic changes in the metatarsophalangeal joint

Case Discussion

Fractures that reach inside of a joint often end in osteoarthritis.

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