Interphalangeal dislocation (thumb): Difference between revisions
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==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
*Thumb pain/deformity | |||
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==Evaluation== | ==Evaluation== | ||
*X-ray thumb (PA and lateral) | |||
==Management== | ==Management== | ||
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==Disposition== | ==Disposition== | ||
*Outpatient | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 11:33, 16 October 2016
Background
- Also known as the IP joint
- Uncommon
- Dislocations often associated with open injuries
Clinical Features
- Thumb pain/deformity
Differential Diagnosis
Hand and finger dislocations
- Finger dislocations
- Thumb dislocations
- Hand dislocations
Evaluation
- X-ray thumb (PA and lateral)
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
Disposition
- Outpatient