Bilateral Dorsal Nail Curvature of the Thumb Distal Phalanx - A Case Report

Congenital dorsal curvature of the distal phalanx has been previously described as 'reverse Kirner' or 'ski-jump' deformity. This report describes bilateral occurrence in the thumbs. A 13-year-old male presented with difficulty caring for his thumbnails and in picking up small objects. Examination showed dorsal curvature of the distal phalanges of both thumbs, with greater curvature of the right side. Radiographs showed wedge-shaped epiphyses and dorsal curvature without coronal plane deviation of the distal phalanges. There was objective and subjective decrease in function associated with lateral pinch and tripod grasp. The reported aetiopathogenesis for Kirner deformity cannot explain the observed dorsal curvature. The bilateral nature makes a secondary physeal cause unlikely and suggests an embryologic basis. Due to the noticeable deficits in function, operative intervention may be warranted. Level of Evidence: Level V (Therapeutic).

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:29

Enthalten in:

The journal of hand surgery Asian-Pacific volume - 29(2024), 2 vom: 15. Apr., Seite 156-159

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Fernando, Ashan Rabinath [VerfasserIn]
Wilks, Daniel James [VerfasserIn]
McCombe, David Bryan [VerfasserIn]
Coombs, Christopher John [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Case Reports
Congenital hands
Dorsal nail curvature
Journal Article
Kirner deformity
Reverse Kirner deformity
Ski-jump deformity

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Date Completed 03.04.2024

Date Revised 03.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1142/S2424835524720068

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM369838459