Dorsal proximal interphalangeal joint fracture-dislocations: evaluation and treatment

Instr Course Lect. 2015:64:261-72.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Finger Injuries / surgery*
  • Finger Joint / surgery*
  • Fracture Fixation / methods*
  • Fractures, Bone / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Joint Dislocations / surgery*