Fracture of Middle or Proximal Phalanx

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Definition:
A break, especially the breaking of a bone or cartilage in the middle or proximal phalanx.
Symptoms
  • Pain in the finger
  • Swelling in the finger
  • Loss of ROM in the finger
  • Bruising
  • Possible deformity in finger
Causes
  • Direct blow
  • Fall
  • Heavy object falling onto hand
  • Crush injury
Treatment
  • Period of immobilization
  • Progress to ROM and stretching exercises
  • Hand intrinsic muscle strengthening
  • Upper extremity strengthening

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