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Sprained and dislocated index finger

2018-10-15 05:43:17
I have undergone close reduction using splinter for sprained and dislocated index finger. Is this procedure really helpful to make the bone realinged properly again.
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open reduction or closed reduction is decided based on the degree of sprain, fracture or dislocation. ideally for finger dislocation with a comminuted fracture with opt for surgery. if its just a dislocation with sprain closed reduction works perfectly fine.

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