dislocation of the finger

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Etymology: L, dis, apart, locare, to place; AS, finger

displacement of a finger at a joint as a result of trauma. In the absence of an accompanying fracture the dislocated finger can usually be reduced by steadying the hand at the wrist and maneuvering the dislocated bone back into place. After reduction, a splint is applied from the fingertip to the palm of the hand, and an x-ray film is obtained.

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