Chronic dislocations of the proximal interphalangeal joint are not common. The instability and physical impairment, however, can render the digit or hand quite dysfunctional. A case report of the reconstruction of a nine-year chronic proximal interphalangeal joint dislocation of the left little finger is presented. The functional recovery is described. A literature review of the treatment of chronic dislocations of the proximal interphalangeal joint is also discussed.
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