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Busch fracture. In medicine a Busch fracture[1] is a type of fracture of the base of the distal phalanx of the fingers, produced by the removal of the bone insertion (avulsion) of the extensor tendon. Without the appropriate treatment, the finger becomes a hammer finger. It would correspond to the group B of the Albertoni classification. [2]
Open fractures, in which the skin is broken, also increase the risk of infection and complications, especially if the wound is dirty or parts have to be removed. [1] Open fractures are usually operated on. [1] A Busch fracture is a specific type of finger fracture where the base of a distal phalanx is affected. [5]
Degenerative arthritis of the distal (outer) big toe joint can occur as a complication of fractures, especially fractures to the proximal (inner) end and diaphysis (midsection) of the proximal bone. [10] If the proximal phalanx of the big toe is broken, hallux valgus (bunion) is a frequent complication. [10]
As with any skeletal injury, an x-ray can be conducted to verify the presence of a fracture. [1] The distal phalanx is especially vulnerable to avulsion fractures, where a fragment of bone is ripped off when the tendon separates from the phalanx. [1] Avulsion fractures are especially common following a first time dislocation. [1]
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A Jersey finger is a traumatic rupture of the flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) tendon at its point of attachment to the distal phalanx. [4] This injury often occurs in American football when a player grabs another player's jersey with the tips of one or more fingers while that player is pulling or running away. [5]
In the foot, the distal phalanges are flat on their dorsal surface. It is largest proximally and tapers to the distal end. The proximal part of the phalanx presents a broad base for articulation with the middle phalanx, and an expanded distal extremity for the support of the nail and end of the toe. [10]: 6b. 3.
A bone fracture (abbreviated FRX or Fx, Fx, or #) is a medical condition in which there is a partial or complete break in the continuity of any bone in the body. In more severe cases, the bone may be broken into several fragments, known as a comminuted fracture. [1] An open fracture (or compound fracture) is a bone fracture where the broken ...