The cartilaginous cap fracture.

al-Qattan, M M · Hand Clin · 2000

review · Level V

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Abstract

The pediatric cartilaginous cap fracture is a transverse fracture through the neck of the proximal or middle phalanx. Nomenclature, mechanism of injury, classification of the fracture, diagnosis, treatment, and complications are discussed.

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