Surgical Modalities of Repair of Intra Articular Fractures of Proximal Interphalangeal Joint: A Meta-analysis

ConclusionThere is no consensus regarding the most effective technique for management of unstable PIPJ fractures. The extension block pinning, closed reduction and percutaneous pinning of the fracture fragments, dynamic distraction and external fixation, open reduction and internal fixation, and hemihamate reconstruction arthroplasty are safe and reliable and reduce the risk of iatrogenic damage when used to treat unstable dorsal fracture-dislocations of the PIP joint.
Source: QJM - Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research