Multiple Open Dislocations of the Lesser Interphalangeal JointsA Case Report
Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
|March 9, 2017
Summary
Multiple open interphalangeal dislocations are rare, often caused by specific digit injuries. This case involved an irreducible dislocation treated with surgical joint removal due to complications.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Traumatology
- Hand Surgery
Background:
- Multiple open interphalangeal dislocations are an uncommon injury pattern.
- This condition typically results from significant dorsiflexion and axial loading forces applied to the digit.
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