Interphalangeal dislocation (thumb): Difference between revisions
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
*Uncommon | |||
*Dislocations often associated with open injuries | |||
==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
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==Management== | ==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== | ==Disposition== | ||
Revision as of 10:52, 1 June 2015
Background
- Uncommon
- Dislocations often associated with open injuries
Clinical Features
Differential Diagnosis
Hand and finger dislocations
- Finger dislocations
- Thumb dislocations
- Hand dislocations
Diagnosis
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