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Does it need surgery?The 2nd pil joint of my left index finger has been dislocated and I can't bend it down.
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Kindly show me x rays of the affected site.
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Interphalangeal joint replacement is possible. Difficulty is in getting implants in India.
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There are other options of getting movement at your affected joint along with replacement.
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Dislocation of second PIP joint is usually neglected and this leads to different and difficult treatment, I would like to see your x rays and know how old it is now.
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