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*The flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS) inserts at the middle of the phalanx and can cause rotational deformity | |||
*Extensor tendons and interosseous muscles commonly causes volar angulation | |||
==Workup== | ==Workup== | ||
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==Management== | ==Management== | ||
*If requires ortho referral: Radial or [[ulnar gutter splint]] | *If requires ortho referral: [[Radial gutter splint]] or [[ulnar gutter splint]] | ||
*Nondisplaced, stable: Consider [[buddy taping]] the injured finger to an adjacent finger | *Nondisplaced, stable: Consider [[buddy taping]] the injured finger to an adjacent finger | ||
**If the ring finger is involved it should be [[buddy taped]] to the little finger | **If the ring finger is involved it should be [[buddy taped]] to the little finger | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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UpToDate | *UpToDate | ||
*German C. Hand and wrist emergencies. In: Bond M, ed. Orthopedic Emergencies: Expert Management for the Emergency Physician. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press; October 31, 2013. | |||
[[Category:Orthopedics]] | [[Category:Orthopedics]] | ||
Revision as of 16:17, 11 October 2016
Background
- The flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS) inserts at the middle of the phalanx and can cause rotational deformity
- Extensor tendons and interosseous muscles commonly causes volar angulation
Workup
- Examine the phalanx with the fingers in full extension and flexion
- Assess for malrotation
Imaging
- AP, lateral, oblique
- Examine for rotation, shortening, angulation
Differential Diagnosis
Hand and Finger Fracture Types
Management
- If requires ortho referral: Radial gutter splint or ulnar gutter splint
- Nondisplaced, stable: Consider buddy taping the injured finger to an adjacent finger
- If the ring finger is involved it should be buddy taped to the little finger
- Dorsal or volar Finger Splint if desire added protection
- Displaced or angulated fracture
- Consider closed reduction
- After reduction ensure that PIP joint is in extension, MCP is in flexion (to avoid contracture)
- Consider closed reduction
Disposition
- Refer for:
- Intraarticular
- Unstable
- Spiral or oblique fracture
- Condylar fracture
- Neck fracture
- Large avulsion fracture
- Rotated
- NO degree of rotation is acceptable following a reduction
- Shortened
- Significantly angulated
- Less than 10 degrees may be tolerated
See Also
References
- UpToDate
- German C. Hand and wrist emergencies. In: Bond M, ed. Orthopedic Emergencies: Expert Management for the Emergency Physician. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press; October 31, 2013.