Trauma - Upper Limb | Medical Hub

46. What is the most common finger fracture?

A) Proximal phalanx base fracture B) Distal phalanx tuft fracture C) Middle phalanx fracture D) Phalangeal neck fracture

47. What is the most common cause of mallet finger?

A) Forced flexion of extended fingertip (jersey finger variant) B) Hyperextension injury C) Crush injury D) Laceration

48. What is the treatment for mallet finger without fracture?

A) Continuous DIP splinting for 6-8 weeks B) Surgery C) Buddy taping D) Cast

49. What is the most common nerve injured in humeral shaft fractures?

A) Radial nerve B) Median nerve C) Ulnar nerve D) Musculocutaneous nerve

50. What is the treatment for radial nerve palsy with closed humeral shaft fracture?

A) Observation for 3-4 months B) Immediate exploration C) Primary nerve repair D) Tendon transfer