J Korean Soc Surg Hand.  2012 Dec;17(4):196-199. 10.12790/jkssh.2012.17.4.196.

Double Dislocation of Interphalangeal Joints in a Single Digit: A Case Report

• Park JH
• Yoo JH
• Kim JH
• Lee IH

• KMID: 1425263
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12790/jkssh.2012.17.4.196

Abstract

Double dislocation of the interphalangeal joints in a single digit is very rare. We describe the results of conservative treatment for the double interphalangeal dislocations of 5th finger caused by hyperextension during bicycle accident.

Keyword

Double dislocation; Interphalangeal joint; Single digit

MeSH Terms

Dislocations
Fingers
Joints

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Radiographs at the presentation show double dislocations of the interphalangeal joints of the 5th finger.

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  Fig. 2 Successful restoration of congruent joints is observed at 2 months after injury.

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