What is the middle phalanx?
The middle phalanx of the finger is the middle or second of the three bones in each finger when counting from the hand to the tip of the finger. The middle phalanx has joints with the proximal phalanx and with the distal phalanx of the finger.
What is a P2 fracture?
The middle phalanx (P2) is dislocated or subluxated dorsally, and the volar lip is fractured at its base. The “V” sign (arrow) indicates dorsal instability. Note that the volar plate (VP) attachment is involved in the fracture.
What’s a phalanx break?
A phalanx is any bone of the fingers or toes. A phalanx fracture is a crack or complete break in one of these bones. A phalanx fracture can happen when your finger or toe is hit, pulled, jammed, crushed, or twisted. It is also possible for a tumor or cyst to weaken the bone, causing it to break easily when injured.
What is a p3 fracture?
(Fracture of third phalanx, os pedis, or coffin bone) The fracture is caused by concussion and produces a sudden onset of lameness. The lameness is severe if the fracture is intra-articular but may be less severe if only a wing (or solar margin of the distal phalanx) is fractured with no articular component.
How do I know if my middle phalanx is fractured?
As with any broken bone, the initial symptom of a middle phalanx fracture is pain….Symptoms
- Swelling.
- Bruising.
- Stiffening in the finger or joints.
- Swelling and pain extends beyond the injured area.
- Numbness.
- Bruising and swelling underneath the fingernail, as well as the fingertip.
How long does a broken distal phalanx take to heal?
Otherwise, these injuries can be treated with buddy taping, which is worn continuously for the first 3 weeks and then only during physical activities for an additional 4-6 weeks. Complete resolution of pain usually takes 4-6 months, although a slight residual swelling is often permanent.
How do you fix a broken distal phalanx?
Open fracture of the distal phalanx often necessitates referral to an orthopedic or hand subspecialist because digital nerve block, wound debridement, irrigation and soft tissue repair are required. Often, soft tissue repair will suffice to stabilize the fracture.
How long does it take for a broken middle phalanx to heal?
Your Care Instructions. Breaks in the bones of the finger usually heal well in about 3 to 4 weeks. The pain and swelling from a broken finger can last for weeks.
How long does it take for a fractured distal phalanx to heal?
How long does it take for a finger avulsion to heal?
Complete healing usually takes from 2 to 4 weeks, although stiffness and hypersensitivity may remain longer, depending on the severity of the injury. Larger tissue injury. If your fingertip wound is large and open, there may not be enough remaining skin to heal and cover the open area.
