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Conditions
Hand Fracture
Category:
Diagnosis:
Description:
Predictors:
Hand-Fingers
Hand Fracture (Metacarpal/Phalanx)
Pain, swelling, deformity or rotation; many treated with splints/casts; therapy for motion.
Malrotation on making a fist; focal tenderness; swelling; X‑ray confirmation.
Non-Operative
Therapy:
Light Activities:
Moderate Activities:
Splint/cast; edema control; early motion of uninvolved joints; hand therapy.
3–6 weeks
6–12 weeks
Surgery
Surgery Probability:
Moderate (pattern‑dependent)
Indications:
Recovery to Light Activities:
Recovery to Moderate Activities:
Sucess Rates:
Complication Rates:
Unacceptable angulation/rotation; intra‑articular fracture; multiple fractures.
Light ADLs with protection
2–3 months to moderate activity
Good with alignment and therapy
6–12 weeks
Predictors:
Good with alignment and therapy
Stiffness; malrotation if misaligned
Helpful Devices
Ulnar Gutter Splint
Waterproof Cast Cover – Hand
Reusable Cold Pack
Oval‑8 Finger Splints
Therapy Putty
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