A Doheny fracture is a:

• A. Multiple finger fracture
• B. Fracture of navicular bone in the wrist
• C. Fracture of the radius with outward displacement
• D. Hairline fracture of the os calcis

Answer: (A)

A Doheny fracture refers to fractures involving more than one finger in a single hand injury. This term is used to describe a pattern where multiple digits sustain fractures from the same incident, typically a crush injury, rather than a fracture of a single bone.

This is why the option describing multiple finger fractures is the best fit: it captures the idea of several digits being fractured in one event, which is distinct from isolated injuries such as a scaphoid (navicular) fracture in the wrist, a displaced fracture of the radius, or a hairline fracture of the calcaneus. In practice, recognizing a Doheny fracture means examining and imaging all fingers to identify all fractures, assessing neurovascular status, and planning treatment that may range from immobilization to surgical stabilization depending on stability and displacement.