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Fracture dorsal base middle phalanx little finger<\/p><\/div>\n
As with other types of fractures, there are different ranges of severity to phalangeal fractures. The most common types of phalangeal fractures include:<\/p>\n
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- Greenstick fracture:<\/strong> the bone bends and cracks, but is not completely broken in a child.<\/li>\n
- Transverse fracture:<\/strong> the finger bone is broken in a horizontal line.<\/li>\n
- Spiral fracture:<\/strong> the finger has been caught and twisted, resulted in a spiral break.<\/li>\n
- Oblique fracture:<\/strong> the break occurs diagonally across the bone.<\/li>\n
- Compression fracture:<\/strong> a common type of phalangeal fracture where the bone is crushed, such as if it has been slammed in a door.<\/li>\n
- Comminuted fracture:<\/strong> the bone has broken into three or more pieces.<\/li>\n
- Segmental fracture:<\/strong> the finger bone has been broken in two locations, leaving a portion of the bone \u201cfloating\u201d between.<\/li>\n
- Joint Fracture:<\/strong> a serious disruption of one or both boney articular surfaces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Signs and Symptoms of Finger Fractures<\/h2>\n
In some cases, a patient may not immediately be aware that they have a finger fracture, depending on the severity of their injury. Since fingers are often jammed or slammed in doors or slightly injured, a patient may have a small fracture that they may assume is simply a sore finger after an accident they deem minor.<\/p>\n
If you are experiencing finger pain after an accident, it is important to be seen by a hand specialist who can examine your finger and determine whether or not a phalangeal fracture is present.<\/p>\n
Some types of finger fractures are more obvious, such as when the finger appears obviously deformed. Following an accident, a finger may become swollen and unable to move. In these cases, nerve function and blood flow may also be obstructed so it is imperative to seek care from an experienced hand specialist like Dr. Mark Pruzansky<\/a> or Dr. Jason Pruzansky<\/a> to minimize lasting damage.<\/p>\n
Causes of Finger Fractures<\/h2>\n
Our fingers are used throughout the day and in almost every activity that we do. This makes them especially prone to injury. Athletes can fracture their finger if they catch a ball or fall incorrectly. Fingers can be fractured if they are bitten in a dog attack. Finger fractures can also occur when someone has an accident when using a heavy hand and power tools.<\/p>\n
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Avulsion fracture distal phalanx flexor digitorum profundus little finger. Avulsion fracture profundus tendon little finger<\/p><\/div>\n
These fractures are also especially common in children, who can fracture their finger while playing.<\/p>\n
Treatment Options for Finger Fractures<\/h2>\n
When a patient presents with a possible finger fracture, their hand specialist will examine the affected digit and likely order an x-ray to better visualize the injury.<\/p>\n
With a better view of the type of fracture they have, the doctor may recommend splinting and rest or straighten the bones using local anesthesia. If surgery is required, it is typically a same-day procedure using regional or local anesthesia, during which the fracture is reduced (aligned) and internally fixated so that post-accident mobility can be maximized.<\/p>\n
- Transverse fracture:<\/strong> the finger bone is broken in a horizontal line.<\/li>\n