Fracture through congenitally fused 5th phalanges

Case contributed by Matt Skalski , 30 Jul 2016
Diagnosis certain
Changed by Matt Skalski, 30 Jul 2016

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  • msk
  • fracture
  • foot
  • trauma
  • skalski

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A transverse, but slightly oblique lucent fracture line is present at the mid-portion of the congenitally fused middle and distal phalanges of the 5th digit. The fracture is non-displaced, without significant comminution or angulation. The soft tissues of the 5th toe are mildly swollen. 

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