2009
DOI: 10.1136/bcr.11.2008.1190
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Osseous ankylosis of the proximal and distal interphalangeal joints of a finger following a snakebite

Abstract: We present a previously unreported case of osseous ankylosis of both the proximal and distal interphalangeal joints of a finger, as a result of a snakebite.

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“…Finally, the case of a 16-year-old male bit over the middle phalanx of his finger was reported. 6 He received no antivenom or antibiotics initially. When he presented at 18 months after injury, radiographs showed complete ankylosis of the proximal and distal interphalangeal joints.…”
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“…Finally, the case of a 16-year-old male bit over the middle phalanx of his finger was reported. 6 He received no antivenom or antibiotics initially. When he presented at 18 months after injury, radiographs showed complete ankylosis of the proximal and distal interphalangeal joints.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…There have been few isolated case reports documenting chondrolysis both in adults [3][4][5] and children. 6 Loss of the growth plate as a result of snakebite has not been previously reported.…”
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