title: Unstable fracture dislocations of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the fingers: a preliminary report of a new treatment technique.
abstract: A linkage of Kirschner wires activated by a single rubber band creates a force couple across a fracture-dislocated proximal interphalangeal joint. The method dynamically achieves concentric joint reduction, which is maintained through a full active range-of-joint flexion and extension. Two case reports accompany a description of the technique.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000601:surgery; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008349:Manipulation, Orthopedic / Q000379:methods*; D013165:Splints