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Aida Garcia, Fabio A Suarez

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Simon Lambert

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Transverse fracture of the diaphysis

Definition

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

Imaging

AP view x-ray

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