Tuft Fracture Healing Time. At that time an x ray without the splint is taken to confirm healing. 01323 414981 main switchboard.
Tuft fractures are treated by caring for the accompanying soft tissue injury and splinting of the finger to prevent further discomfort or injury. E comminuted segmental displaced fracture. Usually stable due to nail plate dorsally and pulp volarly.
If after 8 weeks radiographs confirm healing full loading can be permitted.
This is sometimes called a tuft fracture healing. Shaft fractures can be transverse. F highly comminuted fracture of the distal phalanx. Displaced basilar intra articular fracture.