title: Fractures of the base of the middle phalanx treated by a dynamic external fixation device.
abstract: Intraarticular fractures of the base of the middle phalanx are difficult to treat, especially if the fragments are comminuted. A spring dynamic traction device is described and the results in the first 14 patients presented. Patient acceptance has been high and the results comparable to other methods of treatment.
authors.affiliation: Perth Hand Surgery Centre, Western Australia.
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Allison
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001864:Bone Wires; D004867:Equipment Design; D016267:External Fixators; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000473:pathology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D017102:Fracture Healing; D018460:Fractures, Comminuted / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013193:Stainless Steel; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D014143:Traction / Q000295:instrumentation
chemical_list: D013193:Stainless Steel