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Proximal phalanx fractures

7 July 2022 at 10:02:33

For stable undisplaced fractures, immobilise in Bedford splint. For unstable fractures, reduce and apply buddy-splint and dorsal POSI backslab then repeat XR (lateral and Brewrton views)

On-line referral to VFC if well aligned. Refer to oncall team if remains displaced after reduction.





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