Volar dislocation of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the finger: an indication for urgent operative treatment.


Published online: Mar 27 1999

I Degreef, L De Smet, and G Fabry.

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, U.Z. Pellenberg, Belgium.

Abstract

Two patients are described with persistent acute volar dislocation of the middle phalanx of a finger. Closed reduction was impossible due to intra-articular interposition of the lateral slip of the extensor mechanism, combined with a tear of a collateral ligament. It is important to recognize these injuries at an early stage and an operative treatment is required.