Proximal phalanx fracture - thumb

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male

A vertical fracture line is present in the right thumb proximal phalanx with an extension into the metacarpophalangeal joint.

Case Discussion

Thumb proximal phalanx fracture in a young male because of direct trauma to the hand.

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