Return to Play
Return to play in patients with phalangeal fractures is guided by the patient's symptoms, healing, and potential for reinjury. If the fracture can be adequately protected and immobilized, while not interfering with the patient's ability to participate, then sports participation can be allowed, providing the patient has adequate pain control.
Complications
Phalangeal fractures, as with all fractures, are subject to the risks of delayed union, malunion, and nonunion. These can be the result of inadequate immobilization and patient noncompliance with immobilization.
Prognosis
Most phalangeal fractures heal without significant complications. Fractures that involve a joint are more prone to prolonged stiffness and decreased range of motion.
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