Misdiagnosed avulsion fracture of the Thumb's IP joint in a recreational newcomb ball player
A 41-year-old female recreational newcomb ball player presented with a thumb injury initially diagnosed as an avulsion fracture at the interphalangeal joint. Subsequent clinical assessment, including bilateral imaging, revealed the presence of an anatomical sesamoid bone variant in both thumbs, lead...
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| description | A 41-year-old female recreational newcomb ball player presented with a thumb injury initially diagnosed as an avulsion fracture at the interphalangeal joint. Subsequent clinical assessment, including bilateral imaging, revealed the presence of an anatomical sesamoid bone variant in both thumbs, leading to a revised diagnosis of a partial ulnar collateral ligament tear. This case highlights the diagnostic challenges posed by sports injuries with anatomical variants and underscores the value of bilateral imaging in distinguishing between true fractures and common anatomical variations. A comprehensive imaging and physical examination approach can prevent unnecessary immobilization and improve patient outcomes. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e03859e35a824dfba6332ac7ed93af962025-08-20T03:31:21ZengElsevierJournal of Orthopaedic Reports2773-157X2025-04-014110056910.1016/j.jorep.2025.100569Misdiagnosed avulsion fracture of the Thumb's IP joint in a recreational newcomb ball playerEden Amiel0Shir Cohen1Elad Epshtein2Department of Public Health, Tel-Aviv University, Medical Corps, Israel Defence Forces, Israel; Corresponding author. Tel-Aviv University, Department of Public Health, Tel Aviv University, 30 Chaim Lebanon St Tel Aviv, 69978, Israel.Rotating Internship, Ichilov Medical Center, IsraelDepartment of Orthopedics, Shamir Medical Center, IsraelA 41-year-old female recreational newcomb ball player presented with a thumb injury initially diagnosed as an avulsion fracture at the interphalangeal joint. Subsequent clinical assessment, including bilateral imaging, revealed the presence of an anatomical sesamoid bone variant in both thumbs, leading to a revised diagnosis of a partial ulnar collateral ligament tear. This case highlights the diagnostic challenges posed by sports injuries with anatomical variants and underscores the value of bilateral imaging in distinguishing between true fractures and common anatomical variations. A comprehensive imaging and physical examination approach can prevent unnecessary immobilization and improve patient outcomes.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773157X25000219Thumb injuryUlnar collateral ligament tearAvulsion fractureSesamoid bonesNewcomb ballSports medicine |
| spellingShingle | Eden Amiel Shir Cohen Elad Epshtein Misdiagnosed avulsion fracture of the Thumb's IP joint in a recreational newcomb ball player Journal of Orthopaedic Reports Thumb injury Ulnar collateral ligament tear Avulsion fracture Sesamoid bones Newcomb ball Sports medicine |
| title | Misdiagnosed avulsion fracture of the Thumb's IP joint in a recreational newcomb ball player |
| title_full | Misdiagnosed avulsion fracture of the Thumb's IP joint in a recreational newcomb ball player |
| title_fullStr | Misdiagnosed avulsion fracture of the Thumb's IP joint in a recreational newcomb ball player |
| title_full_unstemmed | Misdiagnosed avulsion fracture of the Thumb's IP joint in a recreational newcomb ball player |
| title_short | Misdiagnosed avulsion fracture of the Thumb's IP joint in a recreational newcomb ball player |
| title_sort | misdiagnosed avulsion fracture of the thumb s ip joint in a recreational newcomb ball player |
| topic | Thumb injury Ulnar collateral ligament tear Avulsion fracture Sesamoid bones Newcomb ball Sports medicine |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773157X25000219 |
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