Middle-phalanx-base radiographic morphology and its clinical implications.

Tay, Poi Hoon; Lim, Zhixue; Cheah, Andre Eu Jin · J Hand Surg Eur Vol · 2024

cross_sectional · Level IV

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Abstract

The aim of this study was to establish normative values for the teardrop angle at the base of the middle phalanx. Our results showed a consistent mean teardrop angle in the range of 50°-51°, with no statistically significant difference observed between digits.<b>Level of evidence:</b> III.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy