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oa Fracture of biphalangeal fifth toe: A diagnostic pitfall in the emergency department
- Source: Journal of Emergency Medicine, Trauma and Acute Care, Volume 2016, Issue 3, نوفمبر ٢٠١٦, 11
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- ١٦ أغسطس ٢٠١٦
- ٠١ سبتمبر ٢٠١٦
- ٢٣ نوفمبر ٢٠١٦
ملخص
Biphalangeal toe is a normal anatomic variant where distal and middle phalanges fuse to each other. In the context of trauma, biphalangeal toes may pose a diagnostic challenge and fractures may be interpreted as normal which can lead to misdiagnosis and under treatment. Here, we present a rare case of fracture through a biphalangeal fifth toe with delayed diagnosis. This variation should be kept in mind during the evaluation of a patient with foot trauma and assessment of foot radiographs, particularly in the emergency department where the majority of initial cases are presented.
© 2016 Turan, Kose, Guler, Ozyurek, licensee HBKU Press.