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Apr 22, 2008, 12:40 PM
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[Orthopod] Re: Fracture proximal phalanx middle finger
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K-wires should work, but they are harder to place than you might think, will not prevent axial collapse, and are not very stable. However, it is what I would try first. Plates are OK but usually are the devil to put in and need taking out.
David Nelson
hand surgeon, San Francisco
http://www.DavidLNelson.MD
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From: Dr Neeraj Bijlani
To: indiaorth@googlegroups.com
Cc: orthopod@googlegroups.com
Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2008 9:38 AM
Subject: [Orthopod] Fracture proximal phalanx middle finger
Hello,
20 year old male presented to me with history of trauma to the left (non-dominant) hand fracture proximal phalanx middle finger he has clinically rotational deformity...
What will be the best possible treatment just cr under iitv and immobilization or kwiring
Please opine
Dr Neeraj Bijlani
Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon
Mumbai India
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