title: Simple arthrolysis for flexor rigidity of the proximal interphalangeal joint.
abstract: The authors report 19 cases of simple arthrolysis of the proximal interphalangeal joint for flexion rigidity. Their cases were limited to isolated lesions of the joint without any flexor or extensor tendon involvement. The technique is described, and the importance of postoperative physical therapy is stressed. The results in these cases, in contrast with those in complicated cases of rigidity, are very satisfactory. The etiology is primarily sprains and dislocations of the proximal interphalangeal articulation, immobilized for too long a time in flexion (in the so-called "functional position").
authors.affiliation: Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique, Chirurgie de la Main, Hôpital Saint-Charles, Montpellier.
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Allieu
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ould Ouali
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gomis
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Asencio
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Louchahi
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pascal
mesh_terms: D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003286:Contracture / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000150:complications; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization / Q000009:adverse effects; D016916:Joint Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013165:Splints; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000150:complications; D013710:Tendons / Q000473:pathology; D016896:Treatment Outcome