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Background
- Also known as the IP joint
- Uncommon
- Dislocations often associated with open injuries
Clinical Features
Differential Diagnosis
- Finger dislocations
- Thumb dislocations
- Hand dislocations
- Distal finger
- Other finger/thumb
- Hand
- Wrist
- General
Evaluation
- X-ray thumb (PA and lateral)
Management
Reduction
- Median nerve block
- Reduce similar to IP joint of other digits
- Immobilization in mild flexion for 3wk is usually all that is required
Disposition
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