Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Simultaneous double interphalangeal dislocation in a finger

G Loupasis1, J Christoforakis, A Aligizakis

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece.

Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
|February 3, 1998
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Mechanoreceptors of the posterior cruciate ligament.

The Journal of international medical research·2008
Same author

Effects of lateral retinacular release on the lateral stability of the patella.

Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA·2005
Same author

Neonatal screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip on the maternity wards in Crete, Greece. correlation to risk factors.

Clinical and experimental obstetrics & gynecology·2002
Same author

Functional outcome of burst fractures of the thoracolumbar spine managed non-operatively, with early ambulation, evaluated using the load sharing classification.

Acta orthopaedica Belgica·2002
Same author

Posterior compact Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation for occipitocervical, cervical and cervicothoracic fusion.

European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society·2001
Same author

An individualized approach for the implantation of a humeral prosthesis with the proper retroversion in fractures.

Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery·2001
Same journal

An analysis of risk factors for failure after operative treatment of displaced femoral neck fractures in patients 18-60 years of age.

Journal of orthopaedic trauma·2026
Same journal

Uncorrected Preoperative Malnutrition Is Associated with Worse Outcomes After Operative Fixation of Diaphyseal Tibial Fractures.

Journal of orthopaedic trauma·2026
Same journal

Functional Outcomes Following Bipolar Hip Hemiarthroplasty via the Direct Anterior Approach Versus Posterior and Direct Lateral Approaches: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Journal of orthopaedic trauma·2026
Same journal

Preoperative High-Sensitivity Troponin and Risk of In-Hospital Mortality and Cardiac Events after Hip Fracture Surgery.

Journal of orthopaedic trauma·2026
Same journal

A Comprehensive Guide to Tibial Nailing Systems for Short Segment Nailing Procedures.

Journal of orthopaedic trauma·2026
Same journal

Minimally Invasive Screw Fixation of Olecranon Fractures.

Journal of orthopaedic trauma·2026
See all related articles

This report details a rare simultaneous dorsal dislocation of both interphalangeal joints in a finger. Such injuries typically affect young male athletes on the ulnar side of the hand and respond well to conservative treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
  • Traumatology

Background:

  • Simultaneous dorsal dislocation of both interphalangeal joints is an exceptionally rare injury.
  • Understanding the typical demographics and injury patterns is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.

Observation:

  • A unique case of simultaneous dorsal dislocation affecting both interphalangeal joints of a single finger is presented.
  • This specific injury pattern is seldom documented in medical literature.

Findings:

  • Review of existing literature indicates these injuries predominantly occur in young male athletes.
  • The ulnar side of the hand is the most common location for this type of dislocation.
  • Conservative treatment approaches generally yield favorable outcomes for patients.

Related Experiment Videos

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering rare injury patterns in clinical practice.
  • Early recognition and appropriate conservative management can lead to excellent functional recovery.
  • Further research into the biomechanics and specific treatment nuances of such injuries may be warranted.