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Fractures And Dislocations Of Phalanges

Published on Dec 01, 2015

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FRACTURES AND DISLOCATION OF PHALANGES

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WHERE IS THE INJURY

  • The injury occurs in the toes of the foot (phalanges)
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HOW DOES THE INJURY OCCUR/ HOW IT IS CAUSED

  • They can occur with sudden increases in training
  • fractures usually result from trauma
  • such as dropping a heavy object on your foot, or from a twisting injury.
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SYMPTOMS OF INJURY

  • Pain, swelling, and sometimes bruising are the most common signs.
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HOW TO HEAL OR TREAT

  • Rest is key when recovering
  • Iceing the foot
  • Wearing a boot
  • "Buddy taping" so toe has an alignementt
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HOW LONG IT TAKES TO HEAL

  • It will take around 4-6 weeks to heal
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GROUP OF PEOPLE WITH INJURY

  • Athelets
  • People who are on feet alot
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