title: Management of proximal interphalangeal joint dislocations in athletes.
abstract: Proximal interphalangeal joint dislocations are common athletic injuries. In dislocations and fracture dislocations, the most important treatment principle is congruent joint reduction and maintenance of stability. This article reviews the relevant anatomy, injury characteristics, and treatment options for proximal interphalangeal joint dislocations and fracture dislocations. Treatment methods discussed include closed reduction, percutaneous fixation, and open reduction.
authors: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maguire Center Suite 1700, 2160 South 1st Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153, USA. rbindra@lumc.edu
authors: Randy R
authors: RR
authors: Bindra
authors: Brian J
authors: BJ
authors: Foster
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D005384:Finger Joint; D050278:Finger Phalanges / Q000293:injuries*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*