J Korean Fract Soc.  2008 Apr;21(2):165-168. 10.12671/jkfs.2008.21.2.165.

Irreducible Dislocation of the Interphalangeal Joint of the Thumb: A Case Report

• Chung PH
• Kang S
• Hwang CS
• Kim JP
• Kim YS
• An KU

• KMID: 2183914
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2008.21.2.165

Abstract

Dislocations of the interphalangeal joint of the thumb are rather uncommon as a result of the inherent stability of the interphalangeal joint. Irreducible dislocations of these joint are rare. The authors report a case of irreducible dislocation of the interphalangeal joint of the thumb with interposed palmar plate, and reduced by open reduction.

Keyword

Thumb; Interphalangeal joint; Irreducible dislocation; Open reduction

MeSH Terms

Dislocations
Joints
Thumb
Palmar Plate