Phalanx fracture and scaphotrapeziotrapezoidal arthritis

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Male

Comminuted extra-articular fracture of the middle finger proximal phalanx. No dislocation. Joint space reduction, subchondral sclerosis, and cyst involving the scaphotrapeziotrapezoid (STT) joint.

Case Discussion

The case shows middle finger proximal phalanx fracture and triscaphe arthritis.

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