Journal of the Korean Fracture Society  2015;28(1):65-70

doi:10.12671/jkfs.2015.28.1.65

Irreducible Open Dorsal Dislocation of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint: A Case Report.

Youn Tae ROH 1 ; Il Jung PARK ; Hyoung Min KIM ; Jae Young LEE ; Sung Lim YOU ; Youn Soo KIM

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Keywords

Irreducible dislocation; Proximal interphalangeal joint; Flexor tendon

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

Abstract

Dorsal dislocation of the proximal interphalangeal joint is a common injury in the orthopedic department. In most cases, the joint is reduced simply by closed manipulation. However, in rare cases, the joint is not reducible by closed manipulation, therefore, surgery is required. We report on a case of irreducible open dorsal dislocation of the proximal interphalangeal joint which was surgically treated. Because the flexor tendon interposed between the head of the proximal phalanx and the base of the middle phalanx, we could reduce the joint only after repositioning of the flexor tendon.