A Rare Case Report of Neglected Chronic Dislocation of Distal Interphalangeal Joint Finger

Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics | Vol 6 | Issue 2 |  Jul-Dec 2021 | page: 49-51 | Rajesh Lalchandani, Mohit Singh, Rakesh Parmar, Rajesh Kumar Yadav


Author: Rajesh Lalchandani [1], Mohit Singh [1], Rakesh Parmar [1], Rajesh Kumar Yadav [1]

[1] Department of Orthopedics, ESI Post Graduate Institute of Medical Science and Research, New Delhi, India.

Address of Correspondence
Dr. Mohit Singh,
Department of Orthopedics, ESI Post Graduate Institute of Medical Science and Research, New Delhi – 110 015, India
E-mail: monu.azad@gmail.com


Abstract

Neglected irreducible dislocation of the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint due to low energy trauma is a rare traumatic condition and only 6–7 cases have been reported in literature worldwide. Herein, we present a case of chronic dislocation of the DIP joint which got neglected due to lockdown precipitated by COVID-19. It was caused by low energy trauma of slip and fall from stairs.

Keywords: Axillary block, Distal interphalangeal joint, Finger interphalangeal joint, Joint dislocation, Radial mid-lateral incision


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How to Cite this article: Lalchandani R, Singh M, Parmar R, Yadav RK. A Rare Case Report of Neglected Chronic Dislocation of Distal Interphalangeal Joint Finger. Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics Jul-Dec 2021;6(2):49-51.

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