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Finger fracture
A finger fracture is a fracture of a bone of a finger, which is most often caused by trauma, such as a fall, or hitting one's hand accidentally with a hammer. A fractured finger will be painful, and may appear bruised and swollen.
Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this
35 year experience in Pediatrics
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How common it is:
Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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How would you treat a spiral finger fracture? I read this phrase as part of another q/a -- "a leash or rope injury with torque or rotatory force on a finger will cause a spiral fracture of a metacarpal. A fracture of a phalanx." this is exactly what happ
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I have Finger deformity in right hand of Absence of Middle phalanx & Joint and a Severe Finger Fracture in the Distal Phalanx and Joint, What treatment options do i have please ? Who should i Ask a Plastic surgeon or Orthopedic for surgery ?
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