User:Mr. Ibrahem/Distal phalanx fracture

Distal phalanx fractures, which include tuft fractures, are breaks of the bone at the tip of the finger. Symptoms include a painful and swollen finger tip. It maybe associated with a bleeding under the nail or nail bed laceration. Complications may include nail deformity, or bone infection.

The cause is generally a crush injury. It is a type of finger fracture. Diagnosis is by X-ray. Types include transverse, longitudinal, and comminuted. Mallet fingers and Seymour fractures require specific measures.

Cases in which the skin is intact can generally be treated with buddy tapping or splinting for a few weeks. Bleeding under the nail may be treated with making a hole in the nail. If the bones are displaced, reduction may be required. If more than 30% of the joint is involved, the fracture is unstable, or the fracture is open further measures may be required. In open fractures, preventative antibiotics are generally not required.

Distal phalanx fracture are common, being the most common hand fracture. Males are more commonly affected than females. Numbness and sensitivity, including to cold, commonly persists for months.