Methods and pitfalls in treatment of fractures in the digits.

作者信息

Bhatt Reena A, Schmidt Scott, Stang Felix

机构信息

Department of Plastic Surgery, The Miriam and Rhode Island Hospitals, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, 235 Plain Street, Bayside Suite 203, Providence, RI 02905, USA.

Department of Plastic Surgery, Rhode Island Hospital, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, 235 Plain Street, Bayside Suite 203, Providence, RI 02905, USA; Department of Plastic Surgery, Providence VA Medical Center, 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI 02908, USA.

出版信息

Clin Plast Surg. 2014 Jul;41(3):429-50. doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2014.03.003.

DOI:10.1016/j.cps.2014.03.003

PMID:24996463

Abstract

This article describes the indications for and methods of managing phalangeal fractures. The fractures around the finger joints are particularly difficult to treat. The technical details and pitfalls for these cases are discussed in detail. The problems associated with the phalangeal fractures such as articular destruction, nonunion, and postoperative care are also discussed. The authors present their preferred surgical treatment, with review of recent advancement regarding the treatment of phalangeal fractures.

摘要