title: Dynamic external fixator for pilon fractures of the proximal interphalangeal joints: a simple fixator for a complex fracture.
abstract: We describe a very cheap, simple and effective dynamic external fixator for treatment of pilon fractures of the proximal interphalangeal joint. At final follow-up, nine such fractures had regained an average range of motion of 79 degrees (range, 65-90 degrees ). There was high patient satisfaction and there were no serious complications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, St. James University Hospital, Leeds, UK. kulsoomasad@hotmail.com
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Syed
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Agarwal
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Boome
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001864:Bone Wires; D016267:External Fixators; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011446:Prospective Studies; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013997:Time Factors