The role of mini-fragment screw fixation in volar dislocations of the proximal interphalangeal joint.
Palmar fracture-dislocations of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint are uncommon injuries, which can be associated with long-term complications if sub-optimally treated. We report two cases of palmar fracture-dislocations of the PIP joint treated by open reduction and internal fixation using a single mini-fragment screw. The long term results of hand and finger function were excellent.
Tekkis
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup, Kent, UK.
Kessaris
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Gavalas
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Mani
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D000058:Accidental Falls; D000328:Adult; D001863:Bone Screws; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D018737:Hand Strength; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D016896:Treatment Outcome