Finger (interphalangeal) dislocation on X‑ray: 11 real cases

Real, openly licensed radiographs showing finger (interphalangeal) dislocation. Study what to look for, then open each case and read it yourself before revealing the answer.

What to look for

  • Loss of congruity of an interphalangeal or metacarpophalangeal joint.
  • The distal bone is usually displaced dorsally.
  • After reduction, look for associated avulsion fractures (for example a volar plate fragment).

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Cases

Radiograph from the case bank: Finger (interphalangeal) dislocationCase #10820144Upper limb · BeginnerRadiograph from the case bank: Finger (interphalangeal) dislocationCase #10820001Upper limb · BeginnerRadiograph from the case bank: Finger (interphalangeal) dislocationCase #10820064Upper limb · BeginnerRadiograph from the case bank: Finger (interphalangeal) dislocationCase #10819627Upper limb · BeginnerRadiograph from the case bank: Finger (interphalangeal) dislocationCase #10820309Upper limb · BeginnerRadiograph from the case bank: Finger (interphalangeal) dislocationCase #10819798Upper limb · BeginnerRadiograph from the case bank: Finger (interphalangeal) dislocationCase #10819411Upper limb · BeginnerRadiograph from the case bank: Finger (interphalangeal) dislocationCase #10819424Upper limb · BeginnerRadiograph from the case bank: Finger (interphalangeal) dislocationCase #10820203Upper limb · BeginnerRadiograph from the case bank: Finger (interphalangeal) dislocationCase #10820261Upper limb · BeginnerRadiograph from the case bank: Finger (interphalangeal) dislocationCase #4646155Upper limb · Beginner

Other upper limb diagnoses

Diagnoses come from each image's documented source. Credits and licences are shown on each case and on the image credits page.