title: Irreducible distal interphalangeal joint dislocation: a case report and literature review.
abstract: We present a case of an irreducible dorsal distal interphalangeal joint dislocation caused by dislocation of the flexor digitorum profundus tendon. Although these types of injuries are rare, through a search of the literature, we conclude that a high degree of suspicion must be maintained in irreducible dislocations for this type of injury. An early open approach for diagnosis and treatment is recommended.
authors.affiliation: Clinical Care Center, Houston, Texas 77030, USA.
authors.forename: Soumo
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Banerji
authors.forename: Jamal
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bullocks
authors.forename: Patrick
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Cole
authors.forename: Larry
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Hollier
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery*; D050278:Finger Phalanges; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery