title: Distal joint injuries of the thumb and fingers.
abstract: The DIP joints of fingers and the interphalangeal joints of thumbs provide important stability and contribute to the flexion and extension arc of the digit. A variety of injuries can affect these joints, involving their ligaments, bones, and tendons. Instituting proper and effective treatment is predicated on making an accurate diagnosis of the injury and understanding the function of each anatomic structure.
authors.affiliation: Hand Surgical Service, Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, New York.
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Lenzo
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery