Dorsal proximal interphalangeal joint fracture-dislocations: evaluation and treatment.
Proximal interphalangeal joint injuries are common and often can be treated nonsurgically. Some dorsal fracture-dislocations, however, require special attention or surgical management to optimize outcomes. Treatment options for dorsal proximal interphalangeal fracture-dislocations include splinting, percutaneous pinning, fracture fixation, external fixation devices, volar plate arthroplasty, and hemihamate arthroplasty.
Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Julie E
JE
Adams
Ryan P
RP
Calfee
Mark A
MA
Vitale
Robert J
RJ
Strauch
O Alton
OA
Barron
D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*