Methods and pitfalls in treatment of fractures in the digits

Reena A. Bhatt; Scott Schmidt; Felix Stang

doi:10.1016/j.cps.2014.03.003

Methods and pitfalls in treatment of fractures in the digits

Reena A. Bhatt^*, Scott Schmidt, Felix Stang

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Clinic of Plastic Surgery

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Abstract

This article describes the indications for and methods of managing phalangeal fractures. The fractures around the finger joints are particularly difficult to treat. The technical details and pitfalls for these cases are discussed in detail. The problems associated with the phalangeal fractures such as articular destruction, nonunion, and postoperative care are also discussed. The authors present their preferred surgical treatment, with review of recent advancement regarding the treatment of phalangeal fractures.

Original language	English
Journal	Clinics in Plastic Surgery
Volume	41
Issue number	3
Pages (from-to)	429-450
Number of pages	22
ISSN	0094-1298
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cps.2014.03.003
Publication status	Published - 01.01.2014

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