title: Neglected volar dislocations of the interphalangeal joint.
abstract: Volar dislocations of the proximal interphalangeal joint, if missed, with extensor tendon entrapment will lead to permanent impairment. Prompt diagnosis followed by open reduction and aggressive rehabilitation is necessary.
authors.affiliation: Withybush NHS Trust, Haverfordwest, SA61 2PZ, UK. deshmukh_nitin@hotmail.com
authors.forename: N V
authors.initials: NV
authors.lastname: Deshmukh
authors.forename: S V
authors.initials: SV
authors.lastname: Sonanis
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Stothard
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005260:Female; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery