title: Small joint injuries requiring surgical treatment.
abstract: This article reviews the pathological characteristics of joint injuries of the hand that necessitate surgical intervention. Suggested guidelines are given for the rational management of such injuries.
mesh_terms: D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D008022:Ligaments / Q000293:injuries; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries; D012421:Rupture; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries