Metacarpal and phalangeal fractures.
Metacarpal and phalangeal fractures are common presenting injuries in many emergency departments. The emergency physician should become skilled at properly evaluating and initiating appropriate management and follow-up for these injuries when they occur. Failure to properly do so may result in permanent disability.
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Department of Emergency Medicine, Cook County Hospital, Chicago, Illinois.
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D004630:Emergencies; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000628:therapy*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000145:classification / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008663:Metacarpus / Q000293:injuries*