title: Fixation of phalangeal fractures.
abstract: The indications and methods for operative treatment of phalangeal fractures are reviewed. Included are descriptions with examples of closed reduction and percutaneous pin fixation, percutaneous reduction and percutaneous fixation, open reduction and internal fixation, and static and dynamic external fixation. Also included are tips for facilitating phalangeal fixation and a description of potential complications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Allegheny University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Baratz
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Divelbiss
mesh_terms: D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000145:classification / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices