title: Distraction with external fixator for contractures of proximal interphalangeal joints: good outcome in 10 cases.
abstract: We present a new and simple technique for the treatment of proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint contractures by mini Orthofix external fixator without open surgery. The technique was tested on 10 patients. We found that the fixator is easy to apply and effective in reducing contractures of the PIP joint by soft tissue distraction.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, Hand Section, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark. shirzad.houshian@uhl.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Shirzad
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Houshian
authors.forename: Henrik A
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Schrøder
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003286:Contracture / Q000628:therapy*; D016267:External Fixators; D005260:Female; D005384:Finger Joint; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D016896:Treatment Outcome