Double dislocation of the interphalangeal joints in the finger

Authors

• Mohammed A. Mesmar, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Irbid, PO Box 3030, Jordan. Tel. 00962 2 7103474 Fax. 00962 2 295010. email m_mesmar{at}yahoo.com

Abstract

A case of simultaneous dislocation of the proximal and distal interphalangeal joints of the same digit is described. The case presented at Princess Basma Teaching Hospital after athletic trauma. It was treated successfully with close reduction followed by two weeks immobilization in slight flexion position. The condition is described in this report with review of the relevant literature.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

493

Last Page

494

Recommended Citation

Mesmar, Mohammed A. (2000) "Double dislocation of the interphalangeal joints in the finger," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 21: Iss. 5, Article 18.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.1182