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- Irreducible Open Dorsal Dislocation of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint: A Case Report
- Youn-Tae Roh, M.D., Il-Jung Park, M.D., Hyoung-Min Kim, M.D., Jae-Young Lee, M.D., Sung-Lim You, M.D., Youn-Soo Kim, M.D.
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Journal of the Korean Fracture Society 2015;28(1):65-70.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2015.28.1.65
Published online: January 20, 2015
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea, School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
*Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Uijeongbu Paik General Hospital, Uijeongbu, Korea.
- Address reprint requests to: Youn-Soo Kim, M.D. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea, Buchon St. Mary's Hospital, 327 Sosa-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon 420-717, Korea. Tel: 82-32-340-7036, Fax: 82-32-340-2671, osdryskim@yahoo.com
• Received: August 26, 2014 • Revised: October 29, 2014 • Accepted: November 26, 2014
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Abstract
- Dorsal dislocation of the proximal interphalangeal joint is a common injury in the orthopedic department. In most cases, the joint is reduced simply by closed manipulation. However, in rare cases, the joint is not reducible by closed manipulation, therefore, surgery is required. We report on a case of irreducible open dorsal dislocation of the proximal interphalangeal joint which was surgically treated. Because the flexor tendon interposed between the head of the proximal phalanx and the base of the middle phalanx, we could reduce the joint only after repositioning of the flexor tendon.
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Fig. 2Preoperative magnetic resonance imagings. The flexor digitorum profundus tendon interposed between the head of the proximal phalanx and the base of the middle phalanx. (A) Sagittal images. (B) Coronal images.
Fig. 3Intraoperative photographs. (A) The head of the proximal phalanx protruded through the palmar open wound. (B) Flexor digitorum profundus tendon (black arrow head) had slipped behind the condyle of the proximal phalanx.
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Fig. 1
Radiographs showed the dorsoulnar dislocation of the proximal interphalangeal joint.
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Preoperative magnetic resonance imagings. The flexor digitorum profundus tendon interposed between the head of the proximal phalanx and the base of the middle phalanx. (A) Sagittal images. (B) Coronal images.
Fig. 3
Intraoperative photographs. (A) The head of the proximal phalanx protruded through the palmar open wound. (B) Flexor digitorum profundus tendon (black arrow head) had slipped behind the condyle of the proximal phalanx.
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Postoperative radiographs showed well-reduced state of the proximal interphalangeal joint.
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At six months after the operation, there was mild swelling at the proximal interphalangeal joint. However, the patient regained a nearly normal range of motion.
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Irreducible Open Dorsal Dislocation of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint: A Case Report
Summary of Cases
PIP: Proximal interphalangeal joint, ROM: Range of motion.
Table 1
Summary of Cases
PIP: Proximal interphalangeal joint, ROM: Range of motion.
