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Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Aka: Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation, PIP Dislocation, Dislocation at Proximal Interphalangeal Joint- See Also
- Epidemiology
- PIP Joint is the most commonly dislocated finger joint
- Mechanism
- Hyperextension injury most common
- Common injury in athletes
- Types
- Complications
- General
- Risk of longterm stiffness
- Distal Phalanx Fracture
- Tendon Injury
- Dorsal PIP Dislocation (most common)
- Risk of Volar Plate Injury
- Volar PIP Dislocation (rare)
- Risk of Central slip rupture
- May result in Boutonniere Deformity
- General
- Imaging: Finger XRay before and after reduction
- Exclude avulsion Fracture
- Reduction may be attempted on sideline without XRay
- Signs
- Grossly deformed digit
- Management
- References