A New Classification Scheme for Closed Avulsion Injuries of the Flexor Digitorum Profundus Tendon.

Background: Closed avulsion injury of the flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) tendon is a relatively common condition of the hand. Its present classification system seems to be deficient in including all possible patterns of injury, leading to improper selection of the best treatment method for the injury. We aim to provide a new classification scheme for this injury.

The use of dynamic external fixation in the treatment of dorsal fracture subluxations and pilon fractures of finger proximal interphalangeal joints.

Unlabelled: The aim of this study was to review the outcome of the treatment of finger proximal interphalangeal joint dorsal fracture subluxations and pilon fractures with a modified external fixator. We treated 36 patients (36 fingers). We assessed the ranges of motion and patient satisfaction.

[Postoperative CT-controlled results of renewed osteosynthesis using screw fixation for acute scaphoid fractures].

Background: Currently screw fixation of the scaphoid is a well-established method to treat unstable scaphoid fractures.

Patients And Methods: Between June 1995 and December 2000, 68 patients with an unstable acute scaphoid fracture were treated with screw fixation; 46 patients were reexamined on an average 35 months postoperatively. Range of motion and grip strength (Jamar dynamometer) were measured.

Bilateral asymptomatic pisiform and hamate coalition--a case report.

Abnormal anatomy of carpal bones is uncommon. We report on a multitrauma patient that, was initially misdiagnosed as scaphoid dislocation, which later was proven to be pisiform hamate coalition.