title: Digital fractures and dislocations. Diagnosis and treatment.
abstract: A detailed discussion of the often underestimated dilemma of digital fractures and dislocations is presented. Illustrations accentuate the important concepts. An aggressive attitude should be adopted to avoid mismanagement and prolonged convalescence. Should the need arise, surgical intervention is emphasized.
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D003615:Dancing; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D006214:Hallux / Q000293:injuries; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D012716:Sesamoid Bones / Q000293:injuries; D014033:Toe Joint / Q000293:injuries*