title: Irreducible dislocation of the hallucal interphalangeal joint.
abstract: Irreducible dislocation of the hallucal interphalangeal joint is a rare condition, with only 41 cases reported in the literature. We present a patient with a Miki type 2 irreducible dislocation of the hallucal interphalangeal joint and review literature pertinent to this condition.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Kwong Wah Hospital, 25 Waterloo Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
authors.forename: H B
authors.initials: HB
authors.lastname: Leung
authors.forename: W C
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Wong
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D006214:Hallux / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D014033:Toe Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*