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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?

Q: 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?

: 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.

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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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A member asked:

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?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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Dr Kuitems agreed

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