title: Complete detachment of the epiphysis of the distal phalanx.
abstract: A case of fracture-separation of the distal phalanx epiphysis, with complete detachment from soft tissue, is reported and discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Traumatic and Orthopaedic Surgery, Cardiff Royal Infirmary.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Savage
mesh_terms: D001864:Bone Wires; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004838:Epiphyses / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography