Arai Y, Takahashi M and Kurosawa H
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Japan

Shitoto K
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Urayasu Hospital, Juntendo University, Japan

True aneurysms of the digital artery are very rare. We report a case of true aneurysm of a proper digital artery of the right thumb in a radiographer. Treatment by ligation and excision resulted in complete relief of symptoms.

Key words: aneurysm; digital artery; thumb