Distal finger joint destruction after frostbite in childhood

Destruction of the DIP-joint and of the growth plate of the distal phalanx after frostbite is shown in the case of a 13-year-old boy. Clinical symptoms, therapy, and result of treatment are presented and literature reviewed.

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Published inHandchirurgie, Mikrochirurgie, plastische Chirurgie Vol. 25; no. 4; p. 196
Main Authors Krüger-Franke, M, Kühne, J H
Format Journal Article
LanguageGerman
Published Germany 01.07.1993
Subjects
Adolescent
Arthrodesis - methods
Finger Joint - diagnostic imaging
Finger Joint - surgery
Follow-Up Studies
Frostbite - diagnostic imaging
Frostbite - surgery
Hand Deformities, Acquired - diagnostic imaging
Hand Deformities, Acquired - surgery
Humans
Male
Postoperative Complications - diagnostic imaging
Radiography
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Summary:Destruction of the DIP-joint and of the growth plate of the distal phalanx after frostbite is shown in the case of a 13-year-old boy. Clinical symptoms, therapy, and result of treatment are presented and literature reviewed.
ISSN:0722-1819