Finger Fracture
Definition
Incidence
Symptoms
Evaluation
Treatment
questions for doctor
specialist
Home Care
pain in adults
pain in children
ring removal
warning signs
Outlook
Complications
Underlying Cause
Anatomy
Trusted Sites
Finger Fracture Complications
Complications of finger fractures include:
Chronic deformity
Chronic pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteomyelitis
Continue to
Finger Fracture Underlying Cause
Related Conditions
Finger contusion
Finger dislocation
Finger sprains
Finger tenosynovitis
Subungual hematoma
Finger Injury Checkup
Finger injury
Fingernail injury
Hand injury
About
free
MD
FAQ
Terms of Use
New Visitor
Feedback
free
MD is provided for information purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for evaluation and treatment by a physician.
Please review our terms of use.
Last Updated: Mar 17, 2009
References
Authors:
Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
;
D. Scott Gettings, MD
Copyright 1989-2009
DSHI Systems, Inc.
Powered by:
free
MD
Site Map
Finger Fracture References:
Campbell DA, Kay SP. The Hand Injury Severity Scoring System. J Hand Surg [Br]. 1996 Jun;21(3):295-8.
Chan J, Spencer J. Adaptation to hand injury: an evolving experience. Am J Occup Ther. 2004 Mar-Apr;58(2):128-39.
Gustafsson M, Ahlstrom G. Problems experienced during the first year of an acute traumatic hand injury - a prospective study. J Clin Nurs. 2004 Nov;13(8):986-95.
