Fig. 1From: K-wire fixation vs 23-gauge percutaneous hand- crossed hypodermic needle for the treatment of distal phalangeal fracturesProportion of fracture healing depending on fixation method and type of fracture. Tuft and Shaft fracture treated by needle fixation had faster healing (≤ 40 days) compared with k-wire fixation (p 0.021*)Back to article page