Presentation
Trauma to 5th digit 2 weeks previously. Patient complained of persistent swelling of the finger and was noted to have a flexion deformity of the finger.
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Volar (palmar) plate avulsion fracture
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There is a bone flake adjacent to the palmar aspect of the 5th proximal interphalangeal joint. A defect is noted in 5th middle phalanx base on the palmar side.
Case Discussion
Appearances are in keeping with a typical volar plate avulsion injury.
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