title: Chronic fracture dislocations of the proximal interphalangeal joint. Treatment by the "S" Quattro.
abstract: The "S" Quattro has proved its value in the treatment of acute displaced comminuted intraarticular phalangeal fracture dislocations. We have used the system to treat five cases of chronic fracture-dislocation or subluxation of the PIP joint. At an average follow-up period of 16.4 months, there was a mean increase in the range of movement of the injured joint by 75 degrees. We recommend this technique for selected cases.
authors.affiliation: Stockport Infirmary, UK.
authors.forename: N R
authors.initials: NR
authors.lastname: Fahmy
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Kenny
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Kehoe
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005596:Fractures, Closed / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D018460:Fractures, Comminuted / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography