Fracture of Proximal Phalanx Base

Definition:
A break, especially the breaking of a bone or cartilage in the proximal phalanx base.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain in the finger or toe
  • Swelling in the finger or toe
  • Loss of ROM in the finger or toe
  • Bruising
  • Possible deformity in the finger or toe
Causes
  • Direct blow
  • Fall
  • Heavy object falling onto finger or toe
Treatment
  • Period of immobilization
  • Progress to ROM and stretching exercises
  • Hand or foot intrinsic muscle strengthening
  • Upper or lower extremity strengthening
Fracture of Proximal Phalanx Base Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Finger Flexor Stretch
  • Finger Extensor Stretch
  • Finger Self Mobilization
  • Putty Scales
  • Blocking
  • Tendon Gliding

Fracture of Proximal Phalanx Base Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Finger Extensor Strengthening Yoga
  • Finger Flexor Strengthening Yoga
  • Putty Pinching
  • Putty Gripping
  • Static Grasp
  • Putty Press

Fracture of Proximal Phalanx Base Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Ulnar Radial Deviation
  • Rice Wrist Flexion And Extension
  • Wrist Curls
  • Rice Wrist Pronation Supination
  • Rice Hand Opening Closing
  • Eccentric Wrist Flexion
  • Eccentric Wrist Extension