Nail fracture
| Classification according to ICD-10 | |
|---|---|
| S62.63 | Fracture of the distal phalanx of another finger |
| S92.5 | Other toe fracture |
| ICD-10 online (WHO version 2019) | |
The nail wreath is the name given to the thickening at the tip of a finger or toe phalanx , fracture ( Latin : frangere : “to break”) stands for a broken bone. Such injuries are common, for example due to a missed hammer blow.
The diagnosis is confirmed by an X-ray image in two planes, as shown in the picture.
The treatment is almost always conservative , i. H. thus with immobilization without surgery. Prefabricated finger splints ( stack splints - see picture) have proven themselves for this . Only open fractures with exposed bone are to be treated surgically. Occasionally, additional injuries, such as bruises under the nail, need to be treated.
