{"title":"Simultaneous Double Dislocation of the Interphalangeal Joints in One Finger: A Case Report and Literature Review.","authors":"Brandon Lim, Ahmed Elhagar, Mohamed Shaalan","doi":"10.22038/ABJS.2025.85462.3897","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The simultaneous double dislocation of the distal interphalangeal joint (DIPJ) and proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ) in one finger is a rare injury. We present the case of a right-hand dominant male in his late teens who sustained a hyperextension injury to the tip of his left ring finger while playing football. A physical examination followed by anteroposterior and lateral radiographs confirmed dorsal dislocations at both the PIPJ and DIPJ in a \"stepladder\" deformity. His finger was subsequently splinted for 1 week after which hand physiotherapy was initiated. At 6 weeks follow-up, the patient demonstrated full functional recovery with a full range of motion in both DIPJ and PIPJ with no pain or stiffness. We also provide an up-to-date review of PubMed-indexed case reports regarding simultaneous double dislocations of the DIPJ and PIPJ.</p>","PeriodicalId":46704,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery-ABJS","volume":"14 6","pages":"417-422"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6000,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13424549/pdf/","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery-ABJS","FirstCategoryId":"1085","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.22038/ABJS.2025.85462.3897","RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":null,"ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q3","JCRName":"ORTHOPEDICS","Score":null,"Total":0}
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The simultaneous double dislocation of the distal interphalangeal joint (DIPJ) and proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ) in one finger is a rare injury. We present the case of a right-hand dominant male in his late teens who sustained a hyperextension injury to the tip of his left ring finger while playing football. A physical examination followed by anteroposterior and lateral radiographs confirmed dorsal dislocations at both the PIPJ and DIPJ in a "stepladder" deformity. His finger was subsequently splinted for 1 week after which hand physiotherapy was initiated. At 6 weeks follow-up, the patient demonstrated full functional recovery with a full range of motion in both DIPJ and PIPJ with no pain or stiffness. We also provide an up-to-date review of PubMed-indexed case reports regarding simultaneous double dislocations of the DIPJ and PIPJ.
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The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery (ABJS) aims to encourage a better understanding of all aspects of Orthopedic Sciences. The journal accepts scientific papers including original research, review article, short communication, case report, and letter to the editor in all fields of bone, joint, musculoskeletal surgery and related researches. The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery (ABJS) will publish papers in all aspects of today`s modern orthopedic sciences including: Arthroscopy, Arthroplasty, Sport Medicine, Reconstruction, Hand and Upper Extremity, Pediatric Orthopedics, Spine, Trauma, Foot and Ankle, Tumor, Joint Rheumatic Disease, Skeletal Imaging, Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, Orthopedic Basic Sciences (Biomechanics, Biotechnology, Biomaterial..).
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