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Jun 27, 2020 · Proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ) dislocation is one of the most common hand injuries. Dislocation refers to displacement in which the two articular surfaces are no longer in contact, in contrast to subluxation, in which there is some contact (may be referred to as complete versus simple dislocation in some texts).
Interphalangeal joint arthritis is arthritis of the fingers. Each finger on your hand, with the exception of the thumb, has three phalanges (bones that make up the fingers) separated by two joints known as interphalangeal joints. If you have arthritis in your fingers, you may experience bumps on your finger joints or fingertips.
Proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint injuries are commonly seen in athletes, both amateurs and professionals. There are two commonly seen pitfalls. The injury is initially considered to be ‘minor’ by either the patient, coach or emergency physician, or treated by unnecessarily long immobilization or surgery, both of which may lead to ...
The proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ) is a complex anatomic structure. There are several variations on surgical approaches to the PIPJ via volar, dorsal, or lateral incisions. Regardless of the approach used, a complete understanding of the anatomy is critical. The basic anatomy of the PIPJ is well described, yet there continues to be new ...
Mar 14, 2023 · Proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint replacement, known as PIP arthroplasty, is surgery to replace a damaged PIP joint with an artificial one to relieve pain and restore movement.
The proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ) is the most commonly injured joint in the hand. 1 The long lever arm and the joint’s exposed position leave it vulnerable to injury. Although most of these injuries are simple ligamentous sprains, more severe fracture-dislocations can occur.
Feb 26, 2023 · Phalanx Dislocations are common traumatic injury of the hand involving the proximal interphalangeal joint (PIP) or distal interphalangeal joint (DIP). Diagnosis can be made clinically and are confirmed with orthogonal radiographs. Treatment is closed reduction and splinting unless volar plate entrapment blocks reduction or a concomitant ...
