Treatment of fracture-dislocations of the proximal interphalangeal joint with the "pins & rubbers" traction system.
The use of a cheap, self-made external fixator for the treatment of unstable fracture dislocation of the PIP joint is described. The first experience in 5 patients is promising.
Department of Orthopaedics, Universitair Ziekenhuis, Pellenberg, Belgium.
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D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D001864:Bone Wires; D002908:Chronic Disease; D016267:External Fixators; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D018460:Fractures, Comminuted / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012408:Rubber; D014143:Traction / Q000295:instrumentation
D012408:Rubber