title: Phalangeal fractures of the hand.
abstract: The present review systematically describes common fractures of the phalanges with reference to the anatomy and the pertinent radiological classifications; in particular, the role of radiology in indicating prognosis, guiding treatment, and revealing subtle injuries, which may cause permanent loss of function.
authors.affiliation: Norwich Radiology Academy, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Cotman Centre, Colney Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, UK. philip.yoong@nnuh.nhs.uk
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Yoong
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Goodwin
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Chojnowski
mesh_terms: D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D050278:Finger Phalanges / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000379:methods; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D011379:Prognosis; D011859:Radiography; D020127:Recovery of Function