Jun 25, 2025 · The phalanges (singular: phalanx) of the feet are the tubular bones of the toes. The second to fifth toes each contain a proximal, middle and distal phalanx whereas the great toe (hallux) …

In this case, history of trauma, minimal degenerative changes and cortical irregularity along the distal phalanx of the great toe helped in making the diagnosis.

Findings: On AP view, there is a lucent line at the base of the distal phalanx of the great toe, reaching the articular surface. On the oblique view, a lucent line is also seen with a cortical step at the dorsal …

Aug 6, 2025 · The majority of distal phalanx fractures are minimally displaced and may be treated conservatively. Closed fractures are generally stable, especially when they do not involve the …

On local examination pain and swelling involving left big toe, laceration with skin blister over dorsal aspect of proximal phalanx of left big toe , subungual hematoma , bony crepitus.

On AP view, there is a lucent line at the base of distal phalanx of great toe, reaching the articular surface. On oblique view, a lucent line is also seen with cortical step at dorsal aspect of distal …

The distal phalanx of the big toe shows dorsal subluxation and ventral cortical destruction with subcortical lucencies. This is surrounded by marked soft tissue edema.

Marked soft tissue swelling of the hallux, with diffuse irregular loss of medullary and cortical bone of the distal phalanx, in keeping with advanced osteomyelitis.

Case Discussion An example of an intra-articular fracture of the distal phalanx of the big toe. This can lead to osteoarthritis of the affected joint.

Findings are consistent with traumatic transverse finger tip amputation of the third distal phalanx with bone and soft tissue involvement. Traumatic distal phalanx amputation often occurs due to …