PIP Joint Dislocation

In this video Dr Cameron Mackay provides a very short summary of a common, yet complex, finger injury. He discusses the anatomy and possible treatment options.
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[@landlockedsurfergirl]

Thank you, so clear and concise. I had this exact injury about 6 weeks ago and I can tell it’s going to take a while.

[@FaisalKhan-qs7no]

How are you doing now

[@thomassolano32]

thanks great summary!

[@FaisalKhan-qs7no]

Doctor please inform us about the collateral pip dislocation injury and management.

[@randmh3643]

Thank you doctor, what about lateral dislocation of PIP joint is it the same manegment .?

[@viajerovegano9081]

Thanks for the video, very clear and concise. One question, I hyper extended my left hand middle finger and had that same X-ray showing that piece of bone chipped off by the volar plate, now I also notice a widening of the PIP joint diameter, could that recede back to normal width after the 6-9 months also? Or is it something that does not reverse after such injury?

[@getbetterlab3990]

Sorry to hear about your injury.
It is not uncommon to have a small avulsion fracture. The rehabilitation is the same.
There is a lot of scar tissue after this type of traumatic injury so you are probably seeing an increase in the size of the joint because of this in combination with the swelling.
Most will resolve but the joint can maintain a slightly altered appearance long term.

[@anandb331]

Dr my middle finger is dislocated.In xray it is shown slightly disloacated.I can fold up to 90degree but after some time it quickly getting stiff.Does it require a surgical recovery or any other....

[@rupeshsharma2666]

Brother its happening with me too 2 month ago
Wht should I do any idea

[@anandb331]

@@rupeshsharma2666 do you have stiffness and pain right now

[@anandb331]

@@rupeshsharma2666 does there any dislocation ?