title: The Use of a Simple Dynamic External Fixator for the Treatment of Volar Fracture Subluxation of Proximal Interphalangeal Joints of the Fingers.
abstract: Volar fracture dislocation is very uncommon, with few series reported in the literature. Patients with such injuries were treated by modified dynamic external fixators. The mean follow-up was 18 months (range, 6 to 92 mo). The mean range of interphalangeal (proximal interphalangeal) joints and distal interphalangeal joints were 90 and 74 degrees, respectively. The total active range of motion (TAM) was excellent (256 degrees). The mean quick disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand score was 1.2. The advantages of our external fixators are that they are simple, cheap, adjustable, and allow immediate range of motion.
authors: Hand Unit, Al-Razi Hospital, Kuwait City, State of Kuwait.
authors: Mohamed M
authors: MM
authors: Abou Elatta
authors: Foad
authors: F
authors: Assal
authors: Hussam M
authors: HM
authors: Basheer
authors: Mazen Mohamed
authors: MM
authors: Ibrahim
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015331:Cohort Studies; D016267:External Fixators; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005384:Finger Joint; D000072039:Fracture Dislocation / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D053401:Palmar Plate / Q000293:injuries*; D018579:Patient Selection; D016896:Treatment Outcome