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Last Updated: 8/30/2025

Treatment for Proximal Phalanx Fractures

Initial Assessment and Management

  • Pain management is essential and should include appropriate analgesia while avoiding NSAIDs in patients with renal dysfunction, as recommended by the American Society of Anesthesiologists 1

Potential Complications and Monitoring

  • Follow-up should include regular radiographic assessment to ensure proper bone healing, as suggested by the American Society of Anesthesiologists 1