Presentation
Fall thumb-first from standing height. Obvious deformity upon physical examination.
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Thumb interphalangeal dislocation
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Frontal
Hand radiographs confirmed the suspected thumb interphalangeal dislocation. The TIPJ is radially dislocated.
Case Discussion
Careful attention must be given to thumb interphalangeal dislocations. Some case reports point out the fact that these dislocations may be irreducible by closed reduction due to the interposition of soft tissue structures. Most cases will require operative reduction and repeated attempts at closed reduction should be avoided.
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