Presentation
The patient complained of pain on the right index finger after accidentally being hit by heavy steel material at work, he wore safety gloves on examination: crushing injury of the right index finger, tenderness dorsum, and proximal half of the right index finger.
Patient Data
Comminuted fracture at the proximal phalanx of the right index finger.
Soft tissue shadows appear mildly swollen.
Case Discussion
Phalanx Fractures are common hand injuries that involve the proximal, middle, or distal phalanx. Treatment involves immobilization or surgical fixation depending on location, severity, and alignment of injury.
The decision regarding the operative approach and method of fixation is usually based on the surgeon's experience, fracture pattern, and size of fragments.