Kirners deformitet kan fejltolkes som frakturfølger eller dropfinger

Mikkel Christensen

Kirners deformitet kan fejltolkes som frakturfølger eller dropfinger

Translated title of the contribution: Kirner's deformity of the little finger can be misdiagnosed as an overlooked fracture

Mikkel Christensen

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Abstract

Kirner's deformity of the little finger is a very rare condition affecting one in 40,000 persons. The deformity is characterized by palmar and radial deviation of the distal phalanx of the little finger. It is usually bilateral and is twice as common in women. The condition starts at puberty and does not resolve in time. Treatment is seldom required as it is mostly a cosmetic condition. This case report illustrates the need for a correct diagnosis as the condition otherwise could be mistaken as an overlooked fracture.

Translated title of the contribution	Kirner's deformity of the little finger can be misdiagnosed as an overlooked fracture
Original language	Danish
Journal	Ugeskrift for Laeger
Volume	175
Issue number	20
Pages (from-to)	1423-4
Number of pages	2
ISSN	0041-5782
Publication status	Published - 13 May 2013

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Kirners deformitet kan fejltolkes som frakturfølger eller dropfinger

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