Management of common finger injuries
Hoffman, D.F.; Schaffer, T.C.
American Family Physician 43(5): 1594-1607
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-838X PMID: 2021096 Document Number: 372708
Family physicians can manage most finger injuries, including uncomplicated fractures, proximal interphalangeal joint dislocations, closed tendon injuries and ligament sprains. Finger injuries that can cause long-term morbidity may present as minor sprains. Diagnosis requires a thorough history, systematic examination and radiographic evaluation.