title: The Suzuki frame for complex intra-articular fractures of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the fingers.
abstract: In 1994, Suzuki et al proposed the pins-and-rubbers traction system, a new dynamic distraction technique for difficult complex intra-articular fractures of the digits of the hand. From February 1999 to April 2003, we used the Suzuki frame for 15 complex fractures of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the fingers. The mean follow-up period was 18 months. Four patients missed their follow-up. In the remaining 11 patients, the mean active range of motion achieved following treatment was 84 degrees in the proximal interphalangeal joint finger injuries.
authors: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, UK. plastker@yahoo.com
authors: Evangelos
authors: E
authors: Keramidas
authors: Markos
authors: M
authors: Solomos
authors: Robert E
authors: RE
authors: Page
authors: Gavin
authors: G
authors: Miller
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D016267:External Fixators; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000502:physiology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D018460:Fractures, Comminuted / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011182:Postoperative Care; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular