Fractures of the phalanges and interphalangeal joints in children

Anastasios Papadonikolakis; Zhongyu Li; Beth P Smith; L Andrew Koman

doi:10.1016/j.hcl.2005.10.001

Fractures of the phalanges and interphalangeal joints in children

Hand Clin. 2006 Feb;22(1):11-8. doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2005.10.001.

Authors

Anastasios Papadonikolakis¹, Zhongyu Li, Beth P Smith, L Andrew Koman

Affiliation

¹ Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wake Forest University, School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, USA.

PMID: 16504774
DOI: 10.1016/j.hcl.2005.10.001

Abstract

Phalangeal fractures in children are common, and conservative treatment leads frequently to a good functional outcome. Articular or displaced fractures require early re-cognition and special attention, including surgery. In children, remodeling occurs primarily in the sagittal plane, and rotational deformities are often unacceptable.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Casts, Surgical
Child
Collateral Ligaments / anatomy & histology
Finger Injuries / classification
Finger Injuries / diagnosis
Finger Injuries / therapy*
Finger Joint / anatomy & histology
Finger Phalanges / injuries*
Fracture Fixation / methods
Fractures, Bone / classification
Fractures, Bone / diagnosis
Fractures, Bone / therapy*
Humans
Immobilization
Joint Dislocations / diagnosis
Joint Dislocations / therapy