The functional treatment of a third proximal phalanx fracture.
Aggressive, cool soaks, and buddy taping with thoughtful frequent followups allowed this patient to return to competition safely with full function in a remarkably short period of time. Similar treatment to some soft tissue injuries of the hand and other stable fractures have been done with equal success.
D000293:Adolescent; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D017679:Cryotherapy; D004434:Early Ambulation; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D005538:Football; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007053:Ice; D008297:Male
D007053:Ice