Irreducible palmar dislocation of the proximal interphalangeal joint associated with an epiphyseal fracture of the middle phalanx.
A palmar dislocation of the proximal interphalangeal joint that became irreducible because of a Salter-Harris type I fracture of the epiphysis of the middle phalanx is described. The anatomic mechanisms of irreducible palmar dislocations are discussed.
D002648:Child; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D000072042:Salter-Harris Fractures