Ortho Case of the Week – Hand
Case 1: 21-year-old male presents with right hand pain and swelling after punching a wall.
- What is your read of the x-ray below? What is this fracture also called?
- How would you manage this patient? What type of splint would you use?
- How much angulation is acceptable post-reduction?
Case 2: A 24-year-old male presents unable to extend at his middle finger DIP after being struck in the hand by a baseball. His astute memory notes that he was struck a the tip with his finger extended.
- What is the diagnosis?
- How would you manage this patient?
