A CASE OF ANKYLOSIS OF PROXIMAL INTERPHALANGEAL JOINT OF RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER

  • Arun Kumar.S. Bilodi Professor of Anatomy, Lincoln University College, MAS Campus, Petaling Jaya, Selangor State
  • M.R. Gangadhar Professor of Anthropology, Manasagangothri, Mysore University, Karnataka State, Mysore
Keywords: Skeletal deformity, inter phalangeal joints, deformity, limitation of movements, toes, fingers, proximal, distal.

Abstract

Symphalangism is an ankyloses of interphalangeal joints It is rare congenital disorder affecting interphalangeal joints of fingers and toes.This condition was seen in female aged 21 years in her right hand since birth.She had difficulty in holding the objects and in carrying out her normal activities by her right hand including writing. Her lower limbs joints were normal. She was examined thoroughly and her x-ray showed swan neck deformity of middle finger of right hand. Other joints were normal Her condition was compared and well correlated with available literatures.

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Published
24-04-2018
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Bilodi AK, Gangadhar M. A CASE OF ANKYLOSIS OF PROXIMAL INTERPHALANGEAL JOINT OF RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER. IJRAPS [Internet]. 2018Apr.24 [cited 2024Apr.26];1(6):193-5. Available from: https://ijraps.in/index.php/ijraps/article/view/32
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Vol 1, Issue 6: December 2017
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Articles