Chronic fracture-subluxation of the proximal interphalangeal joint.
Reported methods of treatment of chronic fracture-subluxations of the proximal interphalangeal joint require wide dissection and prolonged immobilization and often result in limited motion. Open reduction with minimal dissection, immobilization for 11 days to allow soft-tissue healing, and the early institution of active flexion exercises protected by an extension block splint was done in four patients. The long-term results demonstrate restoration of a stable joint with satisfactory motion and minimal subjective complaints.
D000328:Adult; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D005596:Fractures, Closed / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D013997:Time Factors