Operative Treatment of Volar PIP Joint Fracture-Dislocations.

Authors

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

Publication/Presentation Date

2016

Abstract

Volar PIP joint fracture-dislocations are less common than dorsal instability patterns. They usually represent significant injury to the extensor mechanism and are unforgiving unless optimally treated. The operative exposure and technique of dorsal fixation are demonstrated here. An anatomic reduction of the fracture is more likely to result in restoration of the normal length of the extensor mechanism and facilitate healing of the central slip. A short-arc motion protocol can often be initiated if fixation is sound.

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=1501600436&sr=8-1&keywords=PIP+Joint+Fracture+Dislocations%3A+A+Clinical+Casebook

Published In/Presented At

Weiss, L. E., & Sweet, S. (2016). Operative Treatment of Volar PIP Joint Fracture-Dislocations. In PIP Joint Fracture Dislocations (pp. 211-221). Springer International Publishing.

Disciplines

Medical Sciences | Medicine and Health Sciences | Orthopedics | Surgery

Department(s)

Department of Medicine, Department of Surgery

Document Type

Book Chapter