title: Palmar dislocation of the proximal interphalangeal joint--an injury not to be missed.
abstract: Palmar dislocations of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint are associated with long term complications if suboptimally treated. Six cases of palmar dislocation of the PIP joint are presented and a systematic approach in the diagnosis and management of such injuries in the accident and emergency department is described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup, Kent. ppt@pari.demon.co.uk
authors.forename: P P
authors.initials: PP
authors.lastname: Tekkis
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Kessaris
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Enchill-Yawson
authors.forename: G V
authors.initials: GV
authors.lastname: Mani
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gavalas
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography