Irreducible dorsal dislocation of the small finger distal interphalangeal joint: the importance of roentgenograms--case report.
Irreducible dorsal dislocations of the distal interphalangeal joints of the fingers are uncommon injuries. They are almost always the result of an athletic injury. Although usually open, these can be subtle, closed injuries. Proper diagnosis requires clinical awareness and mandatory roentgenograms of all interphalangeal joint injuries.
Orthopaedic Surgery Service, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234.
M B
MB
Simpson
G Q
GQ
Greenfield
D000328:Adult; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D005538:Football / Q000293:injuries; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography