Management of nonreducible lesser toe interphalangeal dislocation: an unusual injury.
Interphalangeal joint dislocations of the lesser toes are relatively rare in clinical practice. Most nonreducible interphalangeal joint dislocations occur as a result of rupture or interposition of the plantar plate or of the collateral ligament in the joint space, thus hindering a closed reduction and, in most cases, compelling an open reduction. A post-reduction radiologic exploration is then essential to identify such an entity and proceed consequently. In some cases, such as the one introduced herein, a misdiagnosis, along with an inadequate surgical correction may lead to recurrence of the deformity and, ultimately, to a salvage arthrodesis.
Department of Podiatry, Seville University, Avicena s/n, Seville, 41009, Spain. acordoba@us.es
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Córdoba-Fernández
D001174:Arthrodesis; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D012916:Soccer / Q000293:injuries; D014033:Toe Joint / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D055815:Young Adult