Football Commentary: Phalangeal Fractures-Displaced/Nondisplaced

摘要

Phalangeal fractures are common injuries in baseball. Distal phalanx fractures are more common than proximal and middle phalanx fractures due to their more vulnerable position at the tips of the fingers. Common occurrences, such as a ground ball hitting the tip of a finger or sliding into base, can cause distal phalanx fractures. For all phalangeal fractures, treatment should be given immediately following recognition of the injury. If the fracture is nondisplaced or minimally displaced, then nonoperative treatment in the form of splinting is recommended for at least 3 weeks following the injury. During this period of immobilization, effort should be made to keep the other unaffected finger joints supple.