title: Acute calcific periarthritis of proximal interphalangeal joint in a professional golfer 's hand.
abstract: This report describes a 22-yr-old professional golfer with acute calcific periarthritis of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the 4th finger. We considered that the major cause for this condition may be the repeated minor traumas to the affected site. Also, since this condition is self-limiting, a correct diagnosis is required to avoid unnecessary tests and surgery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Institute for Medical Science, Chonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Korea. osdr2815@simmani.com.
authors.forename: Kwang-Bok
authors.initials: KB
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Kyung-Jin
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Song
authors.forename: Hyo-Sung
authors.initials: HS
authors.lastname: Kwak
authors.forename: Sang-Yong
authors.initials: SY
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D018771:Arthralgia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006055:Golf / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010489:Periarthritis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology*; D011859:Radiography