Summary
A case of irreducible palmar epiphyseal fracture-dislocation of the distal interphalangeal joint is reported. The intact collateral ligaments and flexor digitorum profundus tendon did not permit adequate distraction of the joint, thereby preventing reduction of a displaced epiphyseal fracture.
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Inoue, G. Irreducible palmar epiphyseal fracture-dislocation of the distal interphalangeal joint of a finger. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 111, 244–245 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00571488
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00571488