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In this chapter we address injuries to the tips of the fingers and the disorders of the distal interphalangeal joint. It is important to appreciate that trauma to this area produces a variety of injury patterns, not only to the distal phalanx itself, but also to the other surrounding non-bony structures (Fig. 7.1). Injury to the tip of the finger is common and accounts for approximately half of all hand injuries [1] and is usually the result of a sporting, occupational or domestic accident. These injuries are important to recognise and treat appropriately to maintain hand function and prevent permanent disability.
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Deshmukh, S., Armitstead, C. (2015). Distal Interphalangeal Joint and Fractures of the Distal Phalanx. In: Trail, I., Fleming, A. (eds) Disorders of the Hand. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-6554-5_7
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