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Journal of Trauma & Treatment

ISSN: 2167-1222

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Double Dislocation of Distal Interphalangeal (DIP) and Proximal Interphalangeal (PIP) Joints of the Little Finger

Abstract

Kenneth S. David-West

Single interphalangeal joint dislocation of the hand is a common injury, but double interpahalangealjoints dislocation is very rare. The first reported case of double interphalangeal joint dislocation was in 1874 by Bartels. Double dislocation of the distal interphalangeal and proximal interphalangeal joints, in same digit is common on the ulnar three digits. with the little finger most commonly affected. Sprains and dislocations of the Interphalangeal Joint (IPJ) of the finger are relatively rare due to the protected position of this joint in the hand. Most of the case reports in the literature are in young males sustaining such injuries while practicing throwing sports. Our case report, however, is a double dislocation of the distal interphalangeal and proximal interphalangeal joints, following a fall.

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