Presentation
Hyperextension injury to his middle finger while playing football. The PIP joint was especially tender on the volar surface.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Volar plate avulsion fracture of the middle phalanx
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On the lateral view X-ray a volar plate avulsion fracture of the middle phalanx can be seen, without major dislocation or subluxation.
Case Discussion
Avulsion fractures of the digits, are frequent sport injuries.
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