title: Simultaneous dislocation of both interphalangeal joints in the middle finger.
abstract: Simultaneous dorsal dislocation of both interphalangeal joints (IPJs) in one finger is an uncommon injury. This injury usually occurs on the ulnar side of the hand involving ring and little fingers. We report a case of simultaneous dislocation of both IPJs in the middle finger. Closed reduction and splinting with the IPJs in extension provided a good result with full range of motion at the patient's final follow-up.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Hester
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford, UK.
authors.forename: Shoib
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mahmood
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford, UK.
authors.forename: Yateen
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Morar
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford, UK.
authors.forename: Ravi
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Singh
mesh_terms: D005081:Exercise Therapy; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000473:pathology*; D005385:Fingers / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular