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I have a non displaced fracture in the middle phalanx of my index finger. the er mentioned intra articular extension. whats the usual treatment for that?
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Most phalanx fractures will heal without surgical intervention - (approximately 2% nonunion rate). With non displaced fracture of the middle phalanx of the index finger, it can be treated with dynamic splinting 2-3 weeks.
Answered 11/1/2021
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