A closed dorsolateral dislocation of PIP joint of the fourth toe-a case report and review of literature

Received: May 24, 2008
Accepted: June 22, 2008
Ref: Karn NK, Nepal P, Subedi N, Virmani S, Singh MP, Singh GK. A closed dorsolateral dislocation of PIP joint of the fourth toe-a case report and review of literature. Internet Journal of Medical Update 2009 Jan;4(1):54-5.

A CLOSED DORSOLATERAL DISLOCATION OF PIP JOINT OF THE FOURTH TOE - A CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE

Dr. Navin Kumar Karn MS, Dr. Pravin Nepal MS, Dr. Navin Subedi, Dr. Sumantu Virmani, Prof. Mahi Pal Singh MS and Prof. Giris Kumar Singh MS

Department of orthopedics, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal

(Corresponding Author: Dr. Navin Kumar Karn, Assistant Professor, Department of orthopedics, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal, Email: navinkarn@yahoo.com)

ABSTRACT

Interphalangeal (IP) joint dislocations of the toes are uncommon lesions. We present here a case of closed dorsolateral dislocation of proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint of the fourth toe. Closed reduction and buddy strapping have been done with middle toe for two weeks under digital block. There was painless full range of movement after 2 weeks. We propose that attempt of closed reduction must be given adequately under anesthesia before proceeding for open reduction.

KEY WORDS: Dislocation; Interphalangeal joint; Toes

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