title: Digital fractures. A comprehensive review.
abstract: Fractures of the phalanges of the feet are the most common types of injury to the forefoot. There is, however, little available literature concerning pedal digital fractures. There is a misconception that fractured toes will heal by themselves. In fact, mistreated digital fractures can lead to many painful and serious complications. A review of the classifications, mechanisms of injury, clinical presentation, complications, and various treatments of digital fractures is presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, New York College of Podiatric Medicine, New York.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Galant
authors.forename: F A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Spinosa
mesh_terms: D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006214:Hallux / Q000293:injuries; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators; D014034:Toes / Q000293:injuries*