title: Fractures of the phalanges and interphalangeal joints in children.
abstract: Phalangeal fractures in children are common, and conservative treatment leads frequently to a good functional outcome. Articular or displaced fractures require early re-cognition and special attention, including surgery. In children, remodeling occurs primarily in the sagittal plane, and rotational deformities are often unacceptable.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wake Forest University, School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, USA.
authors.forename: Anastasios
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Papadonikolakis
authors.forename: Zhongyu
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: Beth P
authors.initials: BP
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: L Andrew
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Koman
mesh_terms: D002370:Casts, Surgical; D002648:Child; D017885:Collateral Ligaments / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D050278:Finger Phalanges / Q000293:injuries*; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy