Citation

Mandal A, Imran D, Erdmann M. Injury 2005; 36(1): 218-219.

Affiliation

Department of Plastic Surgery, University Hospital of North Durham, North Road, Durham City DH1 5TW, UK.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.injury.2003.10.008

PMID

15589945

Abstract

Post-traumatic hyperextension deformity of the thumb due to rupture of volar plate is a rare but clinically important phenomenon. These injuries are usually related to ball sports like basketball and handball. However, we describe an unusual association in an elderly patient with chronic use of an electronic game, which merits a high index of suspicion for early diagnosis and treatment to prevent long-term complications.