title: Dynamic external fixation for fractures of the proximal interphalangeal joint.
abstract: This article presents the relevant anatomy of the proximal interphalangeal joint and the determination of its axis of joint motion. Based on findings of a single axis of motion, the principles and indications for dynamic external fixation are presented. Illustrative cases and results are shown.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Hastings
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Ernst
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D004867:Equipment Design; D016267:External Fixators; D005260:Female; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000293:injuries* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular