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- Acute calcific periarthritis (ACP) is a rare condition affecting the interphalangeal joints of the hand, with fewer than 100 reported cases.
- A young black woman developed ACP in her proximal interphalangeal joint after an acute injury, experiencing intense pain and restricted movement.
- Treatment with an oral corticoid led to rapid symptom relief, and six months later, there were no signs of recurrence, highlighting the importance of recognizing ACP to prevent unnecessary treatments.
Article Abstract
Acute calcific periarthritis (ACP) in the interphalangeal joints of the hand is rare, with less than 100 cases reported. A rare case of ACP in a proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint of the hand, in a young black woman, after acute trauma, is presented. She experienced severe pain and limited range of motion, and was medicated with an oral corticoid, which was followed by a rapid resolution of the symptoms. At six months, there were no signs of clinical or radiographic recurrence. Recognition of ACP allows for avoiding unnecessary treatments. In this case, treatment with corticoids might have played a role in a faster recovery.
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