Fingertip Injuries: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

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Fingertip Injuries: eMedicine Emergency Medicine

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Overview: The fingertip is the part of the terminal phalanx that is distal to the insertion of extensor and flexor tendons. Fingertip injuries are extremely common. A functioning fingertip has sensation without pain, stable padding, and an ...

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Fingertip injuries occur frequently because hands are used to explore surroundings. Learn more about fingertip injuries.http://bit.ly/cXQwWb

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Overall incidence of sternoclavicular joint injury is higher in males than in females. Learn symptoms & causes. http://bit.ly/9G0xGZ

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