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The interphalangeal joints of the hand are the hinge joints between the phalanges of the fingers that provide flexion towards the palm of the hand. There are two sets in each finger (except in the thumb, which has only one joint):
- articulationes interphalangeae manus, articulationes digitorum manus
- 1839
Oct 30, 2023 · The interphalangeal joints of the hand are synovial hinge joints that span between the proximal, middle, and distal phalanges of the hand. In digits 2-5 these joints can be further classified based on which bones are involved.
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- Synovial hinge joint; uniaxial
- Proper palmar digital nerves
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The proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ) is a com-plex anatomic structure. There are several varia-tions on surgical approaches to the PIPJ via volar, dorsal, or lateral incisions.1 Regardless of the approach used, a complete understanding of the anatomy is critical.
- Eric Quan Pang, Jeffrey Yao
- 2018
The goal of this article is to review the normal anatomy and biomechanics of the proximal interphalangeal joint and its associated structures, most importantly the proper collateral ligament, accessory collateral ligament, and volar plate.
- Eric Quan Pang, Jeffrey Yao
- 2018
The goal of this article is to review the normal anatomy and biomechanics of the proximal interphalangeal joint and its associated structures, most importantly the proper collateral ligament, accessory collateral ligament, and volar plate.
- Eric Quan Pang, Jeffrey Yao
- 2018
KEY POINTS. Injuries to the proximal interphalangeal joint follow 3 phases of healing—inflammatory, fibroblastic, and remodeling. Blocking, static, and dynamic orthoses have multiple applications, including protecting injured structures and preventing and treating finger stiffness.
The interphalangeal joints of the hand are the hinge joints between the phalanges of the fingers that provide flexion towards the palm of the hand. [1] Anatomy. There are two sets in each finger (except in the thumb, which has only one joint) Proximal interphalangeal joints" (PIJ or PIPJ), those between the first (also called proximal)
