title: Irreducible lateral dislocation of the proximal interphalangeal joint--a case report.
abstract: We present a rare case of a lateral dislocation of the proximal interphalangeal joint that required open reduction. During an operation, we found the collateral ligament and the capsule interposing into the joint space. After reducing the soft tissue and reproducing the collateral ligament with a suture anchor, sufficient joint stability and full range of motion was achieved.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Saiseikai Kanagawaken Hospital 6-6 Tomiya-cho, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama 221-0821, Japan. honoka@mx5.ttcn.ne.jp
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Isshiki
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Yamanaka
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Sasaki
mesh_terms: D017885:Collateral Ligaments / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D017746:Joint Capsule / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography