title: Use of a bivalve finger fracture orthosis for a new treatment protocol of a PIP comminuted fracture and dorsal dislocation.
abstract: As therapists and physicians, we often need to work with our patients to cater treatment accordingly. These authors describe how they modified a treatment protocol for a patient that sustained a proximal interphalangeal joint comminuted fracture and dorsal dislocation, but refused surgery. Their modification allowed the patient to return to full activities. - Victoria Priganc, PhD, OTR, CHT, CLT, Practice Forum Editor.
authors.affiliation: Advanced Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, 13300 Hargrave #400, Houston, TX 77070, USA. Electronic address: handsmonasterio@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Marisol
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Monasterio
authors.affiliation: Advanced Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, 13300 Hargrave #400, Houston, TX 77070, USA.
authors.forename: Kathleen A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Longsworth
authors.affiliation: Advanced Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, 13300 Hargrave #400, Houston, TX 77070, USA.
authors.forename: Steven
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Viegas
mesh_terms: D002985:Clinical Protocols; D004867:Equipment Design; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D018460:Fractures, Comminuted / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000503:physiopathology