title: The "S" Quattro Turbo in the management of neglected dorsal interphalangeal dislocations.
abstract: We have used the "S" Quattro Turbo to treat four neglected dorsal interphalangeal joint dislocations. At an average follow up period of 45 months, there was a mean increase in the range of movement of the PIP joints by 74 degrees and of the IP joint of the thumb or DIP joints by 45 degrees. We recommend this technique for treating dorsal dislocations of the interphalangeal joints of more than 3 weeks duration.
authors.affiliation: Hand Unit, Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport, Cheshire, UK.
authors.forename: N R
authors.initials: NR
authors.lastname: Fahmy
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Kehoe
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Warner
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Courtman
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001864:Bone Wires; D002908:Chronic Disease; D016267:External Fixators; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation