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Revision as of 06:50, 22 July 2016
Background
- Uncommon
- Dislocations often associated with open injuries
Clinical Features
Differential Diagnosis
Hand and finger dislocations
- Finger dislocations
- Thumb dislocations
- Hand dislocations
Evaluation
Management
Reduction
- Median nerve block
- Reduce similar to IP joint of other digits
Splinting
- Immobilization in mild flexion for 3wk is usually all that is required