Indications
1. Boxer's Fracture
2. Non-displaced, non-rotated fourth or fifth Metacarpal Fractures
3. Non-displaced, non-rotated fourth or fifth Proximal Phalanx Fractures
4. Non-displaced, non-rotated fourth or fifth Middle Phalanx Fractures
Imaging
Technique
1. Position
  1. Wrist in slight extension
  2. MCP joints in 70-90 degrees flexion
  3. PIP joints in 5-10 degrees flexion
  4. DIP joints in 5-10 degrees flexion
2. Application
  1. Cast from the proximal Forearm to slightly beyond the fourth and fifth finger DIP joints
  2. Leave the thumb, index and middle fingers freely mobile

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