Hand Trauma
A 28-year-old male cricketer presents after catching a ball on the tip of his ring finger. X-rays show a fracture of the base of the middle phalanx with dorsal subluxation of the PIP joint. The fracture involves approximately 40% of the articular surface. Regarding the anatomy and classification of phalangeal fractures:
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The volar plate attaches to the volar base of the middle phalanx and prevents hyperextension of the ...
The PIP joint is a hinge joint with primary stability provided by the collateral ligaments, volar pl...
All phalangeal fractures are inherently stable and can be treated with buddy taping regardless of ar...
Stability of PIP fracture-dislocations depends on the percentage of articular surface involved, the ...
The central slip of the extensor mechanism inserts on the dorsal base of the middle phalanx; avulsio...
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