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Finger Fracture

Underlying Cause

Finger Fracture Underlying Cause

Participation in sports is the most common cause of finger fractures.

Additional causes of finger fractures include:

Altercations
Falls
Industrial accidents

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Finger contusion
Finger dislocation
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Last Updated: Jan 22, 2007 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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