Simultaneous Double Interphalangeal Dislocation in a Finger

A rare case of simultaneous dorsal dislocation of both interphalangeal joints in a finger is presented. Review of reported cases revealed that this injury usually occurs on the ulnar side of the hand of young male athletes and has a good outcome with conservative treatment.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of orthopaedic trauma 1998-01, Vol.12 (1), p.70-72
Hauptverfasser:	Loupasis, G, Christoforakis, J, Aligizakis, A
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Biological and medical sciences Finger Injuries - diagnostic imaging Finger Injuries - therapy Humans Injuries of the limb. Injuries of the spine Joint Dislocations - diagnostic imaging Joint Dislocations - therapy Male Medical sciences Radiography Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
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Zusammenfassung:	A rare case of simultaneous dorsal dislocation of both interphalangeal joints in a finger is presented. Review of reported cases revealed that this injury usually occurs on the ulnar side of the hand of young male athletes and has a good outcome with conservative treatment.
ISSN:	0890-5339 1531-2291
DOI:	10.1097/00005131-199801000-00015