Fracture of Middle Phalanx Shaft
Definition:
A break, especially the breaking of a bone or cartilage in the middle phalanx shaft.
Symptoms:
- Pain in the finger or toe
- Swelling in the finger or toe
- Loss of ROM in the finger or toe
- Bruising
- Possible deformity in the finger or toe
Causes:
- Heavy object falling onto hand or toe
- Crush injury
- Fall
Treatment:
- Period of immobilization
- Progress to ROM and stretching exercises
- Hand or foot intrinsic muscle strengthening
- Upper or lower extremity strengthening
Phase 1
Phase 2
Finger Extensor Strengthening Yoga
Finger Flexor Strengthening Yoga
Phase 3
Rice Wrist Flexion And Extension
Rice Wrist Pronation Supination
Rice Hand Opening Closing
Eccentric Wrist Extension
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