Finger fracture, finger break
Phalanx fractures (finger fractures) usually occur as a result of a fall, crushing or sports accident and should be treated professionally at an early stage so that pain subsides quickly and full finger function is maintained.
Falls, domestic accidents, accidents at work such as twisting or crushing are the most common causes of phalanx fractures, along with traffic accidents and trauma during sporting activities (including boxing, volleyball, basketball, skateboarding and snowboarding).
Typical symptoms of a phalanx fracture are swelling, local hematoma, pain and hypersensitivity. Stressed twisting of the corresponding finger is often the cause of a fracture. This causes difficulties in closing the fist and gripping with the affected finger, and a rotation error possibly caused by the fracture can lead to unintentional crossing of the adjacent fingers.
After the initial clinical examination, the diagnosis is typically made by taking an X-ray of the affected finger in at least 2 planes. In certain cases, a computer tomography scan must also be carried out.
The decision for conservative or surgical treatment depends on whether healing of the fracture appears possible without surgical intervention while maintaining finger function.
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