Practice Management
The patient is a 32-year-old man who presents with pain over the distal phalanx of the middle finger after dropping a 20-pound weight on his finger while constructing a home gym set-up. The skin is unbroken, but pain is evident upon palpation over the distal phalanx of the middle finger. Neurovascular status is intact. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â View the image taken (Figure 1) and consider what your diagnosis and next steps would be. Resolution of the case …
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Urgent message: Whether required due to a crushing blow or close contact with a sharp surface, proper initial care for fingertip and nailbed injuries is essential to good outcomes and can often be administered in the urgent care setting. Scott M. Zimmer, MD Fingertip injuries are one of the most common conditions seen in urgent care and emergency room settings. From door crush to table saw injuries, the proper initial care is vital in the …
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