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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Family Medicine

Background:

  • Family physicians are crucial for managing common fingertip injuries.
  • These injuries, if untreated, can lead to long-term disability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the diagnosis and management of common fingertip injuries.
  • To guide family physicians in treating these injuries effectively.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical diagnosis of subungual hematoma and nail bed lacerations.
  • Closed reduction and splinting for distal interphalangeal joint dislocations and distal phalanx fractures.
  • Immobilization for mallet finger and surgical referral for Jersey finger.

Main Results:

  • Subungual hematomas managed with observation or nail trephination.
  • Nail bed lacerations require nail removal and repair.
  • Most distal phalanx fractures and joint dislocations are treated non-surgically.
  • Mallet finger heals with 6-8 weeks of immobilization.
  • Jersey finger requires surgical repair.

Conclusions:

  • Family physicians can effectively manage most common fingertip injuries.
  • Appropriate initial management by family physicians is key to preventing long-term disability.
  • Referral to a hand surgeon is necessary for complex fractures and certain tendon injuries.