title: Acute open reduction and rigid internal fixation of proximal interphalangeal joint fracture dislocation.
abstract: We report the application and results of a technique of open reduction and rigid internal fixation of dorsal fracture/dislocation of the proximal interphalangeal joint with an interfragmentary screw in two cases. Articular congruity was restored, and the proximal interphalangeal joint was stabilized. This technique permitted immediate range-of-motion exercises. Excellent results were obtained in both cases. Previous descriptions have not detailed the indications, the surgical approach, or the results of this technique.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University, Providence 02903.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Green
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Redding
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Akelman
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular