title: Two cases of closed dislocation of the interphalangeal joint of the thumb.
abstract: Dorsal dislocation of the interphalangeal (IP) joint of the thumb is a rare injury, and closed dislocation without fracture is especially unusual. We present here two cases of closed dislocation of the thumb which were reduced by manipulation.
authors.affiliation: Critical Care and Emergency Center, Iwate Medical University, Japan.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Nakae
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Endo
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hoshi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000150:complications; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000150:complications; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008349:Manipulation, Orthopedic / Q000379:methods; D009104:Multiple Trauma; D011859:Radiography; D013933:Thumb / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*