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Double dislocations of digits.

J D Hutchison1, G Hooper, J E Robb

  • 1Princess Margaret Rose Orthopaedic Hospital, Edinburgh.

Journal of Hand Surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)
|February 1, 1991
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This study details eight cases of simultaneous two-joint dislocations in a single digit, with a focus on the little finger. These rare hand injuries highlight specific patterns of digital joint instability.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Hand Surgery
  • Traumatology

Background:

  • Simultaneous dislocations of multiple joints within a single digit are uncommon injuries.
  • Understanding the mechanisms and patterns of these injuries is crucial for effective treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the clinical presentation and characteristics of patients experiencing simultaneous dislocations of two joints in a digit.
  • To identify any predilection for specific digits, such as the little finger, in these types of injuries.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case series reviewing eight patients with simultaneous two-joint digital dislocations.
  • Analysis of injury patterns, affected digits, and patient demographics.

Main Results:

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  • Eight patients were identified with simultaneous dislocations of two joints within a single digit.
  • The little finger was the most frequently affected digit, involved in five of the eight cases.

Conclusions:

  • Simultaneous two-joint dislocations in a digit are rare but documented occurrences.
  • The little finger appears to be more susceptible to this type of complex digital injury.