title: Phalangeal fracture fragment.
abstract: Lesser digital fractures of the distal phalanx are generally healed by conservative methods. However, if, after splinting, the affected digit fails to relieve symptoms, surgical intervention may be indicated for definitive treatment. One of these case reports is presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Podiatric Surgery, Dallas Family Hospital, Texas.
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Robinson
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Prigoff
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Wuntch
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D014034:Toes / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery