II. Exam
- Observe for open dislocation
III. Management: Reduction (dorsal dislocation)
- Digital Nerve Block
- Flex the IP joint while applying traction
- Apply direct pressure to distal phalanx base
IV. Management: Post-reduction
- Joint assessment
- Assess joint range of motion
- Assess collateral ligaments with MCP flexed
- XRay finger after reduction
- Immobilization
- Splint for 3 weeks in 20-30 degrees of flexion
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Concepts | Injury or Poisoning (T037) |
SnomedCT | 5408005, 409765008 |
Spanish | luxación cerrada de la articulación interfalángica del pulgar, luxación cerrada de la articulación interfalángica del pulgar (trastorno), luxación no expuesta de articulación interfalángica del pulgar (trastorno), luxación no expuesta de articulación interfalángica del pulgar |
English | Closed dislocation of interphalangeal joint of thumb (diagnosis), dislocation of thumb interphalangeal closed, Closed dislocation of interphalangeal joint of thumb, Closed dislocation of interphalangeal joint of thumb (disorder) |