Transverse fracture of the diaphysis

Simple transverse shaft fractures of the proximal phalanges are classified according to AO/OTA as 78.2–5.1.2A, where 2–5 indicates which finger is injured.

$AP view of a transverse fracture of the diaphyseal phalanx - Proximal phalanx hand$

AP view x-ray

$AP x-ray of a transverse fracture of the diaphyseal phalanx - Proximal phalanx hand$

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Transverse fracture of the diaphysis

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