Current Concepts in the Management of Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Disorders, An Issue of Hand Clinics (Volume 34-2) (The Clinics: Orthopedics, Volume 34-2)
Description:
This issue of Hand Clinics, guest edited by series consulting editor Dr. Kevin Chung, will cover Current Concepts in the Management of Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Disorders. Topics discussed in the volume include: Anatomy and biomechanics of the finger proximal interphalangeal joint; Surgical exposure of the proximal interphalangeal joint; Treating proximal interphalangeal joint dislocations; Management of proximal interphalangeal joint fracture dislocations; Proximal interphalangeal joint fusion: indications and techniques; Implant arthroplasty: selection of exposure and implant; Salvaging a failed proximal interphalangeal joint implant; Treatment of proximal interphalangeal joint contracture; Treating congenital proximal interphalangeal joint contracture; Complications of proximal interphalangeal joint injuries: prevention and treatment; and Therapy concepts for the proximal interphalangeal joint, among others.