Nonarticular Base and Shaft Fractures of Children’s Fingers: Are Follow-up X-rays Needed? Retrospective Study of Conservatively Treated Proximal and Middle Phalangeal Fractures
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DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000001335
Abstract: Background: Phalangeal fractures of the hand are common in children, and most extra-articular fractures can be treated with nonoperative management. Minimally or nondisplaced fractures may simply be immobilized, whereas displaced fractures need closed reduction before… read more here.
Keywords: study; proximal middle; conservatively treated; reduction ... See more keywords
Irreducible Phalangeal Fractures Due to Incarceration into the Extensor Tendon Apparatus - A Report of Two Patients.
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DOI: 10.1142/s2424835522720092
Abstract: Irreducible phalangeal fractures are uncommon, and if neglected can cause fracture non-union or functional deficits of the affected digit. We present two patients with irreducible phalangeal fractures - one in a child with a juxta-epiphyseal… read more here.
Keywords: extensor; incarceration; phalangeal fractures; two patients ... See more keywords
Analysis of 3 Different Operative Techniques for Extra-articular Fractures of the Phalanges and Metacarpals
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DOI: 10.1177/1558944719873144
Abstract: Background: Several techniques have been described for treating metacarpal and phalangeal fractures. We sought to compare the 3 techniques most frequently used for extra-articular metacarpal and phalangeal fractures: plate screw (PS), Kirschner wire (KW), and… read more here.
Keywords: fixation; extra articular; analysis; phalangeal fractures ... See more keywords
Phalangeal Fractures Requiring Vascular Reconstruction: Epidemiology and Factors Predictive of Reoperation.
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DOI: 10.1177/15589447221109635
Abstract: BACKGROUND Demographic information related to phalangeal fractures that undergo simultaneous vascular repair, as well as their complication and reoperation profiles, remain incompletely understood. This study aimed to examine the patient and fracture characteristics influencing the… read more here.
Keywords: vascular repair; reoperation; epidemiology; phalangeal fractures ... See more keywords