Finger fracture

Option 1. K wire fixation

Pros:
a. Early movement can be given
b. Quicker recovery and return to normal activities
c. Can be performed as daycare surgery without hospital admission

Cons:
a. May not be possible to do in severely comminuted fracture

Option 2. Finger strapping

Pros:
a. Can be done even in severely comminuted fractures

Cons:
a. Prolonged immobilisation may result in finger stiffness.
b. Small bony bump may be seen

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