title: Volar plate and screw fixation for dorsal fracture-dislocation of the proximal interphalangeal joint: case report.
abstract: We present a case of a man who sustained a closed dorsal fracture-dislocation of his left ring finger proximal interphalangeal joint in a fall. The patient was treated surgically with plate and screw fixation via a volar approach. This method theoretically provides more secure fixation than internal fixation with screws alone, allowing early rehabilitation with active range of motion and potentially better functional outcome.
authors.affiliation: Hand and Microsurgery Section, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore.
authors.forename: Winston Y C
authors.initials: WY
authors.lastname: Chew
authors.forename: Andre E J
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Cheah
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D018460:Fractures, Comminuted / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography