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interphalangeal

interphalangeal

1 8.6
Relating to the joint between two small bones in a finger or toe
  • adjective
  • /ˌɪntərfəlˈændʒiəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : interfalángico
  • Proper exercises can help improve flexibility in the interphalangeal joints of the fingers and toes.
  • interphalangeal joint
  • proximal interphalangeal
  • distal interphalangeal

Examples

  • Criteria included the ability to extend at least 10 degrees at the metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints and 20 degrees at the wrist (the focal criterion).

    Academic text (2001)
  • The joints of the hand most frequently altered are the four proximal and distal interphalangeal joints and the carpometacarpal joints.

    Academic text (2017)
  • One week postoperatively, the patient was placed in a cast with the interphalangeal joint free for five weeks.

    Academic text (2015)
  • The patient presented to the author three months later with stiffness and pain at the interphalangeal joint.

    Academic text (2012)
  • There was fixed flexion contracture of the proximal interphalangeal joint.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Swelling of wrist, metacarpophalangeal, or proximal interphalangeal joints for at least six weeks.

    Academic text (2007)
  • Half of the patients with distal interphalangeal joint impairment also have deterioration of proximal interphalangeal joints.

    Academic text (2017)
  • Early stabilization and mobilization of the damaged intra-articular joint are important for restoring proximal interphalangeal function.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Finally, medicolegal claims were filed in two cases in the present series: one with fixed flexion contracture of the proximal interphalangeal joint, and one with a stiff and painful interphalangeal joint of the thumb.

    Academic text (2012)
  • At final follow-up six months after surgery (Figure IE), the fracture united, but significant stiffness was noted at the distal interphalangeal joint (only 10 degrees of motion).

    Academic text (2012)

Compounds

interphalangeal joint
  • Specialized
1 7.4

The place where two small bones meet in a finger or toe

Surface Forms

interphalangeal positive

Morphology

interphalangeal = phalangeal (transparent) = inter + phalang + eal

The prefix 'inter-' clearly indicates 'between', making the meaning of 'interphalangeal' as 'between phalanges' transparent.

Etymology

Interphalangeal breaks into inter- meaning 'between' and phalanx meaning 'finger bone', so it names the joint or area 'between' two small bones of a finger or toe.