Fracture of Distal Phalanx Base
Definition:
A break, especially the breaking of a bone or cartilage in the distal phalanx base.
Symptoms:
- Pain in the finger
- Swelling in the finger
- Loss of ROM in the finger
- Bruising
- Possible deformity in the finger
Causes:
- Heavy object falling onto hand
- Crush injury
Treatment:
- Period of immobilization
- Progress to ROM and stretching exercises
- Hand intrinsic muscle strengthening
- Upper 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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