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Phalangeal Dislocations

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Phalangeal dislocations are treated differently based on type and location of the injury. They are often able to be treated nonoperatively unless they are unstable or irreducible. There may be associated ligament or tendon injury or interposition which must be recognized on physical exam and radiographic imaging. The reduction techniques vary based on location and direction of the dislocation. Postreduction care typically involves a brief period of immobilization. Early range of motion is essential in preventing stiffness.

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  1. Hand and Upper Extremity Center, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA

    Yoseph A. Rosenbaum MD & Hisham M. Awan MD

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Correspondence to Hisham M. Awan MD .

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  1. Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

    Adam E. M. Eltorai

  2. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

    Craig P. Eberson

  3. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Spine Surgery, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

    Alan H. Daniels

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Rosenbaum, Y.A., Awan, H.M. (2017). Phalangeal Dislocations. In: Eltorai, A., Eberson, C., Daniels, A. (eds) Orthopedic Surgery Clerkship. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-52567-9_45

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