Simultaneous double dislocation of the interphalangeal joint in a finger.

Arch Orthop Trauma Surg

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Holy Family Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon 420-717, Korea.

Published: October 2009

Isolated traumatic dislocation of the distal and proximal interphalangeal joints of the fingers is a common occurrence. However, simultaneous dislocation of both interphalangeal joints in a single finger appears to be a rare event. We report five cases of simultaneous dislocation of both interphalangeal joints in a single finger with a review of the literature.

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