Most metacarpal (MC) and phalanx fractures are isolated, simple, closed, and stable, i.e., do not require surgery
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Selected References
Ashby D et al: Finger. In Khodaee, M et al: Sports-Related Fractures, Dislocations and Trauma. Cham: Springer, 2020
Breahna A et al: The management of acute fracture dislocations of proximal interphalangeal joints: a systematic review. J Plast Surg Hand Surg. 54(6):323-7, 2020
Bartolotta RJ et al: Current fixation options for elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand fractures. Semin Musculoskelet Radiol. 23(2):109-25, 2019
Caggiano NM et al: Management of proximal interphalangeal joint fracture dislocations. Hand Clin. 34(2):149-65, 2018
De Silvestro A et al: Postoperative imaging of orthopaedic hardware in the hand and wrist: is there an added value for tomosynthesis? Clin Radiol. 73(2):214.e1-9, 2018
Bachoura A et al: A review of mallet finger and jersey finger injuries in the athlete. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med. 10(1):1-9, 2017
Avery DM 3rd et al: Sports-related wrist and hand injuries: a review. J Orthop Surg Res. 11(1):99, 2016
Packham TL et al: A scoping review of applications and outcomes of traction orthoses and constructs for the management of intra-articular fractures and fracture dislocations in the hand. J Hand Ther. 29(3):246-68, 2016
Kollitz KM et al: Metacarpal fractures: treatment and complications. Hand (N Y). 9(1):16-23, 2014
Balaram AK et al: Complications after the fractures of metacarpal and phalanges. Hand Clin. 26(2):169-77, 2010
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Abbreviations
Closed reduction and percutaneous pinning (CRPP)
Dynamic distraction external fixator (DDEF)
Kirschner wire (K-wire)
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Most metacarpal (MC) and phalanx fractures are isolated, simple, closed, and stable, i.e., do not require surgery
IMAGING
General Features
Imaging Recommendations
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Reporting Tips
Selected References
Ashby D et al: Finger. In Khodaee, M et al: Sports-Related Fractures, Dislocations and Trauma. Cham: Springer, 2020
Breahna A et al: The management of acute fracture dislocations of proximal interphalangeal joints: a systematic review. J Plast Surg Hand Surg. 54(6):323-7, 2020
Bartolotta RJ et al: Current fixation options for elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand fractures. Semin Musculoskelet Radiol. 23(2):109-25, 2019
Caggiano NM et al: Management of proximal interphalangeal joint fracture dislocations. Hand Clin. 34(2):149-65, 2018
De Silvestro A et al: Postoperative imaging of orthopaedic hardware in the hand and wrist: is there an added value for tomosynthesis? Clin Radiol. 73(2):214.e1-9, 2018
Bachoura A et al: A review of mallet finger and jersey finger injuries in the athlete. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med. 10(1):1-9, 2017
Avery DM 3rd et al: Sports-related wrist and hand injuries: a review. J Orthop Surg Res. 11(1):99, 2016
Packham TL et al: A scoping review of applications and outcomes of traction orthoses and constructs for the management of intra-articular fractures and fracture dislocations in the hand. J Hand Ther. 29(3):246-68, 2016
Kollitz KM et al: Metacarpal fractures: treatment and complications. Hand (N Y). 9(1):16-23, 2014
Balaram AK et al: Complications after the fractures of metacarpal and phalanges. Hand Clin. 26(2):169-77, 2010
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