Lésions traumatiques des métacarpiens et des phalanges

Abstract

Hand traumas are very frequent. Standard radiography is the principal means used for their investigation. Non-articular fractures should be distinguished from articular fractures since the latter may need surgical intervention. In terms of morphology and function, the thumb differs from long fingers. The major part of hand lesions are blunt, simple, stable, non-displaced or reduced by traction, and orthopedically treated.