title: James traction splinting for PIP fractures.
abstract: Comminuted phalanx fractures about the PIP joint are a common injury seen in sports and recreational activities. Corrective treatment frequently requires some form of open reduction with internal fixation. These types of invasive treatments are insulting of soft tissue and often create significant secondary problems. These authors have designed a splint that attempts to optimize outcomes following fracture and surgical treatment.
authors.affiliation: Medical Service Corps, United States Navy, Naval Medical Education and Training Command, Bethesda, Maryland, USA. sbgoldman@indiana.edu
authors.forename: Sarah B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Goldman
authors.forename: Robinette J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Amaker
authors.forename: Randall A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Espinosa
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D004867:Equipment Design; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005384:Finger Joint; D018460:Fractures, Comminuted / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013165:Splints; D014143:Traction