title: Proximal interphalangeal joint instability: a dynamic technique for stabilization.
abstract: Chronic, disabling, proximal interphalangeal joint instability is difficult to treat. We describe a method of stabilizing an unstable proximal interphalangeal joint using an adaptation of the oblique retinacular ligament reconstruction.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Whipps Cross University Hospital, Leytonstone, London, UK. hasan2aliya@hotmail.com
authors.forename: H A
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Ahmed
authors.forename: B S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Goldie
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D016896:Treatment Outcome