Finger (phalanx) fracture: Difference between revisions

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* Flexion deformity of distal phalanx (mallet/baseball finger) = avulsion fx or extensor tendon rupture
* Flexion deformity of distal phalanx (mallet/baseball finger) = avulsion fx or extensor tendon rupture


==DDX==
==Differential Diagnosis==
*[[Proximal Phalanx (Finger) Fracture]]
{{Hand and finger fractures DDX}}
*[[Middle Phalanx (Finger) Fracture]]
*[[Distal Phalanx (Finger) Fracture]]


==See Also==
==See Also==

Revision as of 08:02, 10 January 2015

Background

  • Be wary of avulsion fx of base of phalanx
    • Lateral or medial fracture fragment = collateral ligament avulsion
    • Dorsal fracture fragment = extensor tendon avulsion
    • Palmar fracture fragment = volar plate avulsion
  • Flexion deformity of distal phalanx (mallet/baseball finger) = avulsion fx or extensor tendon rupture

Differential Diagnosis

Hand and Finger Fracture Types

See Also

Source

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