Neglected volar dislocations of the interphalangeal joint.
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.
Deshmukh
N V
NV
Withybush NHS Trust, Haverfordwest, SA61 2PZ, UK. deshmukh_nitin@hotmail.com
Sonanis
S V
SV
Stothard
J
J
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