Presentation
Hit on end of finger by football.
Patient Data
Age: 15 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Volar plate avulsion injury
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Avulsion fracture involving the volar plate at the proximal/volar aspect of the middle phalanx.
Case Discussion
Volar plate avulsion injuries are a result of hyperextension. Depending on the degree of articular involvement they may be unstable.