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How To Treat Fracture On Proximal Phalanges?

I have a fracture on proximal phalanx of the 5th toe(right side). No dislocations are identified. No other significant Osseous or articular abnormalities. Soft tissues are are within normal limits. What steps need to take in curing this fracture and how long would it take? Is your service free? Please let me know. Thanks Yoosef Shahabasi
Wed, 1 Jul 2015
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Thank you for asking HCM.
I have gone through your query. If impacted fracture then immobilisation with splint or brace for 6 weeks will be helpful to consolidate the fracture. But if there is displacement in fracture or not stable then K wire fixation will be helpful. If you send your X ray then I can comment more about it.
Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
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How To Treat Fracture On Proximal Phalanges?

Hi Thank you for asking HCM. I have gone through your query. If impacted fracture then immobilisation with splint or brace for 6 weeks will be helpful to consolidate the fracture. But if there is displacement in fracture or not stable then K wire fixation will be helpful. If you send your X ray then I can comment more about it. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.