Transverse extraarticular fracture of the proximal end segment

Transverse metaphyseal fractures of the proximal phalangeal base are classified according to AO/OTA as 78.2–5.1.1A, where 2–5 indicates which finger is injured.

$Transverse extraarticular fracture of the phalangeal proximal end segment$

These AP and oblique view x-rays show a transverse base fracture of the 5th proximal phalanx.

Displacement usually occurs as an extension deformity.

$AP and oblique x-rays show a transverse base fracture of the 5th proximal phalanx$

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Transverse extraarticular fracture of the proximal end segment

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