Deep Flexor Tendon Entrapment in a Diaphyseal Fracture of the Proximal Phalanx - A Case Report.

Introduction: The proximal phalanx fracture is a common fracture of the hand in pediatric ages. Most of these fractures can be treated conservatively with immobilization. There are only few cases reporting tendon entrapment in literature and most of them refer to epiphyseal fractures with only one case reporting tendon entrapment after diaphyseal fracture.

APSI scaphoid hemiarthroplasty - long-term results.

Objective: This study is aimed at evaluating the long-term results of proximal scaphoid hemiarthroplasty for post-traumatic avascular necrosis at this institution.

Methods: Twelve patients who underwent this procedure were identified, and the mean follow-up time was 6.5 years (range: 5-8 years).