External Fixation of PIP Joint Dorsal Fracture-Dislocations.

Authors

Stephanie Sweet, Philadelphia Hand CenterThomas Jefferson UniversityKing of PrussiaUSA
Lawrence Weiss, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow

Publication/Presentation Date

2016

Abstract

Dorsal PIP joint fracture-dislocations are challenging injuries. Dynamic external fixation devices are ideal to restore congruency and stability and to allow for early controlled motion, particularly in the settings of dorsal fracture-dislocations, pilon fractures, and selected complex middle phalanx fractures. This technique may be used as an adjunctive treatment to open or percutaneous fixation. Contraindications include chronic injury, certain fractures involving P1 or P2 head/neck, poor skin coverage, and significant preexisting arthritis. Dynamic wire-form traction with rubber band technique (Suzuki) and without rubber band technique (push traction) are both illustrated. Reverse push traction is also demonstrated. The authors demonstrate the tips and techniques and pearls of application of traction/external fixation.

Comments

Editor: Julie E. Adams

Book is available for purchase at: https://www.amazon.com/PIP-Joint-Fracture-Dislocations-Clinical-ebook/dp/B01EV2YEGI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501598685&sr=8-1&keywords=PIP+Joint+Fracture+Dislocations

Published In/Presented At

Sweet, S. Weiss, L. (2016). External Fixation of PIP Joint Dorsal Fracture-Dislocations. In PIP Joint Fracture Dislocations . (pp57-72). Springer International Publishing. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-28579-5_5

Disciplines

Medical Sciences | Medicine and Health Sciences | Orthopedics | Surgery

Department(s)

Department of Medicine, Department of Surgery

Document Type

Book Chapter