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Operative Treatment of Volar PIP Joint Fracture-Dislocations

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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.

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  1. Division of Hand Surgery, OAA Hand Center, Lehigh Valley Hospital, 250 Cetronia Road, Second Floor, Allentown, PA, 18104, USA

    Lawrence E. Weiss M.D.

  2. Philadelphia Hand Center, Thomas Jefferson University, 700 S. Henderson Road, King of Prussia, PA, 19406, USA

    Stephanie Sweet M.D.

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Weiss, L.E., Sweet, S. (2016). Operative Treatment of Volar PIP Joint Fracture-Dislocations. In: Adams, J. (eds) PIP Joint Fracture Dislocations. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-28579-5_16

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