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$AP and lateral x-rays of a palmar avulsion fracture of the distal phalangeal base$

This page comprises details on four phases of healing: inflammatory phase, early repair phase, late repair phase and early tissue remodeling phase, remodeling and reintegration phase.

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Patient with arm resting on a pillow with the affected finger in a splint

This page comprises common complications of these injuries and consequences of failure to remove a small tourniquet.

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Lost fingers as a result of not removing a small tourniquet

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This page about infection comprises general considerations and details on:

Diagnosis
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List of references relevant to the distal phalangeal fracture management of the hand

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All further reading on distal phalangeal injury management of the hand

Assessment of distal phalangeal injuries of the hand

Postoperative treatment of distal phalangeal injuries

Complications and technical failures in distal phalangeal injury management

Infection

References on management of distal phalangeal injuries