Volar Plating for Unstable Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Dorsal Fracture-Dislocations

Fixation of unstable PIP joint DFDs via a volar approach is technically feasible with mini plates and screws. This treatment allows early active range of motion and provides good objective and subjective outcomes; however, noteworthy complications occurred in 39% of patients. Andre E.J. Cheah, David M.K. Tan, Alphonsus K.S. Chong, Winston Y.C. Chew. The Journal of Hand Surgery. In Press, Corrected Proof available online 22 October 2011 PDF