Floating distal interphalangeal joint injury: case report.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.jhsa.2010.05.025.
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Abstract
A 37-year-old man sustained a floating distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint injury to the left index finger. The diagnosis was not confirmed until 3 months after the injury because of minimal deformity of the injured finger. Open reduction and internal fixation of the dorsally displaced floating DIP joint was carried out. Bone union was achieved but radiographs revealed osteoarthritis of the DIP joint.
Medical subject headings
- Finger Injuries
- Finger Joint
- Fracture Fixation, Internal
- Joint Dislocations
- Range of Motion, Articular
Anatomy
- hand