J Korean Orthop Assoc.  2020 Dec;55(6):457-471. 10.4055/jkoa.2020.55.6.457.

The Current Concepts in Treatment of Fracture-Dislocations of the Finger

• Kang HJ
• Kim JS

• KMID: 2509619
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.2020.55.6.457

Abstract

Fingers are body parts with a complex structure and essential functions that are the most prone to trauma. The principle of treatment for finger fractures is to determine the balance between obtaining stable fracture fixation and early joint movement. Despite proper treatment, there are many cases of functional and cosmetic problems caused by stiffness or deformation as complications. This review article introduces the latest knowledge in the treatment of finger fractures focusing on fractures and dislocations around the interphalangeal joints, including joint surface damage, which is difficult to treat and leads to poor results. This article consists of fracture cases and describes the methods and solutions to address these complications.

Keyword

finger; fracture; dislocation; fixation; complications