Double Dislocation of Interphalangeal Joints in a Single Digit: A Case Report

Park,  Jai Hyung; Yoo,  Jeong Hyun; Kim,  Joo Hak; Lee,  In Hyeok

doi:2012.17.4.196

Arch Hand Microsurg > Volume 17(4); 2012 > Article

Case Report

Journal of the Korean Society for Surgery of the Hand 2012;17(4):196-199.
Published online December 30, 2012.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12790/jkssh.2012.17.4.196

Double Dislocation of Interphalangeal Joints in a Single Digit: A Case Report

Jai Hyung Park, Jeong Hyun Yoo, Joo Hak Kim, In Hyeok Lee

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Myongji Hospital, Kwandong University Collage of Medicine, Goyang, Korea. yjh89331@yahoo.co.kr

Received: 11 October 2012 • Revised: 6 December 2012 • Accepted: 6 December 2012

Abstract

Double dislocation of the interphalangeal joints in a single digit is very rare. We describe the results of conservative treatment for the double interphalangeal dislocations of 5th finger caused by hyperextension during bicycle accident.