Fractures of the phalanges of the fingers are common injuries. The average accident and emergency department will see several hundred each year (Benke & Stableforth, 1979). Causal factors include falls, road traffic accidents and commonly sport, especially football and cricket (Barton, 1977). About 18% of all phalangeal fractures extend into a joint, usually the proximal interphalangeal joint a...

A 14-year-old male high school volleyball player was seen to evaluate right- and left-hand little-finger distal interphalangeal joint deformity and pain. His symptoms began during his second season of competitive play. The distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints of the little fingers flexed 20-30°, and a 10-15° valgus deformity was seen at the same joints. Pain was relieved with rest but returned i...

triphalangeal thumb is characterized by the interposition of an extra-phalanx between two normal ones. in this article the authors present the case of a 24-year-old man with bilateral triphalangeal thumb of opposable type, without any other associated anomaly or genetic syndrome. the patient had triangular delta extra-phalanxes that caused ulnar deviation of both thumbs. surgical procedure for ...

DESCRIPTION A 51-year-old woman presented to the emergency department after sustaining a transverse volar laceration over the middle phalanx of her right small finger. On physical examination, the patient was unable to flex her finger at the proximal or distal interphalangeal joint.

Objective- To review the six cases for determination the radiological, pathological andclinical features of bony ankylosis of the interphalangeal joint.Design- Cross-sectional and Observational studyAnimal- Six Culling Lame Dairy CowsProcedures- Forty one culled lame cows of 1135 culled cows having digit disorderswhich were randomly selected for clinical and radiographic and pathological purpos...

conclusions roll stitch technique had superior outcome compared to the modified kessler technique, when performed in the mcpj area. level of evidence: therapeutic (level iii) background proper suturing technique is needed to ensure good outcome in extensor tendon surgery. different techniques have been reported for the repair of extensor tendon injuries at the level of the metacarpophalangeal j...

Yubitsume is the ritualistic self-amputation of the proximal digits at the distal interphalangeal joint (DIP) among members of the Japanese Mafia, or Yakuza. This practice of self-mutilation is done as a sign of apology for making a mistake deemed punishable by higher-ranking members or violating the code of the Yakuza. Members of the Yakuza may present to emergency departments seeking medical ...

A 62-year-old male developed a solitary asymptomatic nodule on the lateral aspect of the distal interphalangeal joint of the right great toe. Histopathologic findings demonstrated a myxoid cyst with a concomitant epidermal inclusion cyst. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of concurrent occurrence of digital myxoid cyst and epidermal inclusion cyst. Although the exact mechanis...