Transverse distal phalanx fracture

Transverse fractures are at greater risk of displacement. Widening of the fracture line (as seen here) may indicate entrapment of the nail bed.

Reproduced with permission from: Henry M. Fractures and Dislocations of the Hand. In: Rockwood and Green's Fractures in Adults, 5th edition, Bucholz RW, Heckman JD (Eds), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia 2002. Copyright © 2002 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. www.lww.com.

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