title: Metacarpophalangeal joint injuries in fingers.
abstract: Although uncommon, injuries to the MP joints of fingers must not be ignored. A loss of function in even a single MP joint can seriously impair overall hand function. The potential dire consequences of these injuries can be avoided by an accurate diagnosis at the time of injury and the institution of appropriate treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles.
authors.forename: N P
authors.initials: NP
authors.lastname: Zemel
mesh_terms: D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery