If the fracture of the distal phalanx of the little finger is not displaced, the clinical symptoms are mild and can be healed gradually with conservative treatment. If there is displacement or comminuted fracture, surgery may be needed to restore and fix the fracture to achieve the goal of healing.
1. Conservative treatment: If the fracture of the last joint of the little finger is not displaced, it can be treated conservatively by fixing the fracture with a little finger brace for 4-6 weeks, and the fracture can be completely healed and return to normal life and work in about 3 months under normal circumstances.
2. Surgical treatment: If the little finger joint is displaced or comminuted, surgical treatment can be chosen, with surgical reduction and internal fixation, regular postoperative medication changes and regular checkups, and the fracture usually heals and returns to normal in about 3 months.
Patients with distal phalanx fracture of little finger should consult the doctor in time, follow the doctor’s instructions, and actively carry out standardized treatment, avoid blind treatment and premature movement of the finger, so as to avoid adverse effects.