title: [Intervate dislocation of the distal interphalangeal joint of the annular finger in a child].
abstract: The paper presents a good cosmetic and functional result of surgical treatment of distal interphalangeal joint dislocation of the annular finger in a 14 year old boy. The mechanism and pathology of this rare lesion of the hand are discussed. Factors affecting final outcome are: preserved joint cartilage, careful surgical approach and proper post-op treatment.
authors.affiliation: Klinika Ortopedii, Akademia Medyczna w Łodzi.
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Zwierzchowski
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Domzalski
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome