Simultaneous dislocation of the interphalangeal and metacarpophalangeal joints of the thumb: a case report

J Hand Surg Am. 1979 Sep;4(5):489-90. doi: 10.1016/s0363-5023(79)80050-7.

Abstract

A complete dislocation of the proximal phalanx of the thumb is presented. At 6 months after the injury, the patient had a painless right thumb with a full range of motion. No such similar case has been found in the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Athletic Injuries / therapy
  • Finger Injuries* / diagnostic imaging
  • Finger Injuries* / therapy*
  • Finger Joint / diagnostic imaging
  • Football
  • Humans
  • Joint Dislocations / diagnostic imaging
  • Joint Dislocations / therapy*
  • Male
  • Metacarpophalangeal Joint / diagnostic imaging
  • Metacarpophalangeal Joint / injuries*
  • Radiography
  • Thumb / diagnostic imaging
  • Thumb / injuries*