Presentation
Sports injury.
Patient Data
Age: 14 years old
Gender: Male
From the case:
Salter Harris IV of the proximal phalanx
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Salter-Harris IV injury through the base of the left index finger proximal phalanx. The distal fracture component is moderately angulated laterally. The remainder of the bones appear intact and are normally aligned.
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The Salter-Harris IV fracture through the base of the left index finger proximal phalanx has been reduced, and demonstrates anatomical alignment.
Case Discussion
Good example of a type IV Salter Harris fracture.