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What is the definition or description of: finger fracture?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Break: A fracture is a break in the normal continuity of the cortex of the bone; it is described as a finger fracture when it involves the digits of the upper extremity.

Answered 12/19/2016

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