Abstract / Description of output
Fractures of the proximal interphalangeal joint include a wide spectrum of injuries, from stable avulsion fractures to complex fracture-dislocations. Stability of the joint is paramount in determining the appropriate treatment, which should aim to facilitate early mobilisation and restoration of function.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 705-12 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, British Volume |
| Volume | 91 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jun 2009 |
Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)
- Biomechanical Phenomena
- Dislocations
- Finger Injuries
- Finger Joint
- Fractures, Bone
- Humans
- Joint Instability
- Orthopedic Procedures
- Time Factors