[The Seymour fracture - a fracture that easily can be missed].

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  • Author(s): Jirlow U;Jirlow U; Aydin U; Aydin U
  • Source:
    Lakartidningen [Lakartidningen] 2024 Sep 25; Vol. 121. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Sep 25.
  • Publication Type:
    English Abstract; Journal Article
  • Language:
    Swedish
  • Additional Information
    • Transliterated Title:
      Seymourfraktur – öppen fraktur som lätt missas.
    • Source:
      Publisher: Sveriges Lakarforbund Country of Publication: Sweden NLM ID: 0027707 Publication Model: Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1652-7518 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 00237205 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Lakartidningen Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Original Publication: Stockholm : Sveriges Lakarforbund
    • Subject Terms:
      Finger Injuries*/therapy ; Fractures, Bone*/diagnostic imaging; Child ; Humans ; Male ; Finger Phalanges/injuries ; Finger Phalanges/diagnostic imaging ; Radiography
    • Abstract:
      The Seymour fracture is a pediatric fracture involving the growth plate of the distal phalanx. It is associated with an overlying nail bed injury, and the child often presents with difficulties to extend fully in the distal joint. If not treated properly it can result in infections such as osteomyelitis or lead to deformities and growth disturbances. Since the extent of the damage of the nail bed can range from more obvious crush injuries to small lacerations of the matrix it can easily be missed in the more subtle cases. Early administration of prophylactic antibiotics, reduction of the fracture and repair of the nail bed are necessary for a good prognosis.
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20241002 Date Completed: 20241002 Latest Revision: 20241008
    • Publication Date:
      20241009
    • Accession Number:
      39354737