Wedge/multifragmentary extraarticular fracture of the distal end segment

Wedge and multifragmentary metaphyseal fractures of the proximal phalangeal neck are classified according to AO/OTA as 78.2–5.1.3A, where 2–5 indicates which finger is injured.

Comminuted fractures are often unstable.

$AP view of a multifragmentary extraarticular fracture of the distal end segment- Proximal phalanx hand$

X-rays

Always confirm the fracture configuration with x-ray views in both planes.

This AP x-ray shows a multifragmentary extraarticular end segment fracture of the fifth proximal phalanx.

$AP x-ray a multifragmentary extraarticular fracture of the distal end segment- Proximal phalanx hand$

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Wedge/multifragmentary extraarticular fracture of the distal end segment

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Imaging

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