Successful Manual Reduction of Locked Ring Finger : A Case Report

Abstract

 Locked metacarpophalangeal joint of a finger is a rare condition characterized by a loss of extension with little or no loss of flexion. Locking of the index to little fingers occurs less frequently than that of the thumb. Few cases have been reported, especially in the ring finger. We treated a 73-year-old man who presented with locking of the right ring finger. Locking of a metacarpophalangeal joint usually requires open reduction; however, in this case, manual reduction using the "Yagi method" was successful. This method of restoration is very effective and can be used in any clinical setting without requiring surgery. Our findings suggest that for treatment of locked finger, manual reduction should be attempted before open reduction.