J Korean Orthop Assoc.  2011 Oct;46(5):426-430.

Open Reduction of a Dislocation of the Interphalangeal Joint of the Great Toe Neglected for 6 Weeks

• Kim JK
• Kim RG

Abstract

Dislocation of the interphalangeal joint of the great toe is a condition which is reported rarely. Especially, it is extremely rarely reported as for the case of neglected dislocation. Here, we report one case of neglected dislocation for 6 weeks of the interphalangeal joint of the great toe. Reduction followed by a push of the incarcerated sesamoid bone based on dorsal approach, was done successfully, and we found satisfactory results after a 4 years of follow-up.

Keyword

great toe; interphalangeal joint; neglected dislocation; open reduction

MeSH Terms

Dislocations
Follow-Up Studies
Joints
Sesamoid Bones
Toes