Management of complications of periarticular fractures of the distal interphalangeal, proximal interphalangeal, metacarpophalangeal, and carpometacarpal joints

Alex G Dukas; Jennifer Moriatis Wolf

doi:10.1016/j.hcl.2015.01.009

Management of complications of periarticular fractures of the distal interphalangeal, proximal interphalangeal, metacarpophalangeal, and carpometacarpal joints

Hand Clin. 2015 May;31(2):179-92. doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2015.01.009. Epub 2015 Feb 28.

Authors

Alex G Dukas¹, Jennifer Moriatis Wolf²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Orthopedic Surgery, UConn Health Center, New England Musculoskeletal Institute, Medical Arts & Research Building, 263 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06030, USA.
² Department of Orthopedic Surgery, UConn Health Center, New England Musculoskeletal Institute, Medical Arts & Research Building, 263 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06030, USA. Electronic address: jmwolf@uchc.edu.

PMID: 25934195
DOI: 10.1016/j.hcl.2015.01.009

Abstract

Fractures involving the bones of the hand are among the most common injuries in the United States. A significant portion of these fractures are periarticular. Although the great majority of these fractures are treated successfully by nonoperative means, complications arise. We present a comprehensive review of prevention and management of complications of periarticular fractures of the distal interphalangeal, proximal interphalangeal, metacarpophalangeal, and carpometacarpal joints.

Keywords: CMC; Complication; DIP; MCP; Management; PIP; Periarticular fractures; Treatment.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
Review

MeSH terms

Fractures, Bone / complications*
Fractures, Bone / diagnosis
Fractures, Bone / therapy
Hand Joints / injuries*
Humans