Epidemiology
1. Common Interphalangeal Dislocation
Management: Reduction
1. Easily reduced
2. Apply longitudinal traction (pull) finger
Management: Post-reduction
1. Joint assessment
  1. Assess for collateral ligament injury
2. Immobolization
  1. Buddy taping for 3 to 6 weeks
3. Orthopedic referral indications
  1. Moderate to complete ligament tears

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