Fracture of the Proximal Phalanx Head

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

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