Diaphyseal non-union in the distal phalanx of a child.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Non-union after finger fracture is an infrequent complication. Although well described in adults, there are few reported cases in children. We describe a 6 year-old boy who presented with a non-union of the diaphysis of the distal phalanx three years after a finger tip crush injury.
Medical subject headings
- Finger Injuries
- Finger Phalanges
- Fractures, Ununited
- Hand Deformities, Acquired
Anatomy
- hand