title: The use of dynamic external fixation in the treatment of dorsal fracture subluxations and pilon fractures of finger proximal interphalangeal joints.
abstract: The aim of this study was to review the outcome of the treatment of finger proximal interphalangeal joint dorsal fracture subluxations and pilon fractures with a modified external fixator. We treated 36 patients (36 fingers). We assessed the ranges of motion and patient satisfaction. At final follow-up, 23 patients had no pain; 11 had pain in the cold; and two also had mild pain. None had moderate or severe pain. The mean range of proximal interphalangeal joint motion was 86° (60°-100°). The mean total active range of finger motion was 244° (range 200°-265°). This system is simple, cheap and relatively easily applied. It gives stable fixation that allows early mobilization.
  
  
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authors.affiliation: Hand Unit, Al-Razi Hospital, Elshwiekh, Kuwait.
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Abou Elatta
authors.affiliation: Hand Unit, Al-Razi Hospital, Elshwiekh, Kuwait.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Assal
authors.affiliation: Hand Unit, Al-Razi Hospital, Elshwiekh, Kuwait.
authors.forename: H M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Basheer
authors.affiliation: Hand Unit, Al-Razi Hospital, Elshwiekh, Kuwait.
authors.forename: A F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: El Morshidy
authors.affiliation: Hand Unit, Al-Razi Hospital, Elshwiekh, Kuwait.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Elglaind
authors.affiliation: Hand Unit, Al-Razi Hospital, Elshwiekh, Kuwait.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Abdalla
mesh_terms: D016267:External Fixators; D005384:Finger Joint; D005592:Fracture Fixation; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: Dynamic external fixation; dorsal fracture dislocation; pilon fractures; proximal interphalangeal joints