Indications Dynamic external fixation of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint is primarily used to treat intraarticular fractures of the middle phalanx with significant comminution or joint surface impaction, fractures with disruption of the volar or dorsal articular lip, and metaphyseal…
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Indications Reduction and fixation should be performed for all fractures that cannot be reduced with closed methods or for those that remain unstable with loss of reduction after successful closed reduction. Fractures with angulation more than 10 degrees or shortening…
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Seymour fractures and nail bed repair Indications Seymour fracture is defined as a displaced physeal fracture of the distal phalanx with an associated nail bed injury. This pediatric fracture pattern is typically caused by a crush injury and can be…
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The essential components of fracture healing Fracture healing is a complex and dynamic process that restores injured bones to prefracture conditions. Fracture healing requires coordinated interactions among multiple cell types, cytokines, and growth factors. The healing process is influenced by…
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Introduction This textbook describes over 120 surgical procedures of the finger, hand, wrist, and forearm. For many of these procedures, splints or orthoses are used to immobilize or support the operative sites. The goal of this chapter is to introduce…
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