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The operative and non-operative treatment of phalangeal fractures can be challenging. While fracture non-union is uncommon, adhesions and stiffness are common complications. There are three key principles to treating hand fractures: reduction within acceptable parameters, stable maintenance of reduction, and early mobilization. While brief immobilization post-operatively is common practice, more than 3 weeks of immobilization leads to stiffness. We present several illustrative cases to demonstrate common strategies and pitfalls to avoid when treating these fractures.
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Sumner, K.A., Klena, J.C. (2020). Phalanx Fractures: Tips and Tricks. In: Horwitz, D., Suk, M., Swenson, T. (eds) Tips and Tricks for Problem Fractures, Volume I. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-38274-2_13
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