title: Locking of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the ring finger due to the neglected flexor digitorum profundus avulsion.
abstract: We report an unusual case of proximal interphalangeal joint locking of the ring finger due to the neglected flexor digitorum profundus avulsion. Although rare, it should be noted that locking is a potential complication after this injury.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ogori Daiichi General Hospital, Ogori, Yamaguchi, Japan. yhattori@saikyo.or.jp
authors.forename: Yasunori
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Hattori
authors.forename: Kazuteru
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Doi
authors.forename: Soutetsu
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sakamoto
authors.forename: Chaitanya
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Dodakundi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005384:Finger Joint; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery*