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Phalangeal fractures of the finger are typically due to direct blows to the hand. Most phalangeal fractures are treated with a splint, but unstable fractures may require surgical treatment to prevent complications such as stiffness and malunion. Phalangeal fractures may be seen with other more serious injuries such as laceration of the nail bed or disruption of the flexor tendon. In those instances, treatment is directed more to the soft tissue injury.
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