title: Double dislocation of both interphalangeal joints in the finger. Case report and literature review.
abstract: The authors report a case of traumatic dislocation of both interphalangeal joints of the ring finger in a 29-year-old male patient, an injury sustained while playing soccer football. Reduction was achieved by closed manipulation, followed by splinting in the "intrinsic plus" position. The joints were stable but had not yet fully recovered their mobility at six months follow-up. The authors survey the literature reports on this rare injury.
authors.affiliation: University Hospital Pellenberg, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Leuven, Belgium.
authors.forename: Hilde
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Van Ransbeeck
authors.forename: Luc
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: De Smet
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D015601:Injury Severity Score; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008297:Male; D008349:Manipulation, Orthopedic; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000534:rehabilitation; D011859:Radiography; D012916:Soccer / Q000293:injuries; D013165:Splints; D016896:Treatment Outcome