Proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ) injuries are common and challenging to treat, involving a spectrum of conditions ranging from isolated ligamentous injuries to severe fracture dislocations. The main goal of treatment is to achieve a congruent, stable joint, which is key to achieving early range of motion and a favorable outcome. Injuries that do not compromise the stability of the joint may be treated nonsurgically, whereas those that render the joint unstable may be managed with one of many surgical strategies available. This article focuses on the current practices of treatment of injuries around the PIPJ.
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J Hand Surg Am
January 2025
Mayo Clinic Department of Orthopedic Surgery, 4500 San Pablo Road Jacksonville, FL. Electronic address:
Purpose: Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a devastating complication that has been extensively investigated in large joint arthroplasty. However, this has been inconsistently reported after metacarpophalangeal (MCP) and proximal interphalangeal (PIP) arthroplasty. The objective of the study was to report the presentation and treatment of patients with PJI after MCP or PIP joint arthroplasty.
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January 2025
Department of Medicine at Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.
Key principles of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) management include early patient evaluation by a rheumatologist and early initiation of pharmacologic therapy in patients at risk for chronic disease. Early diagnosis and appropriate management are essential to prevent joint damage. Patients with RA usually report pain and swelling in multiple joints and prolonged stiffness in the morning that improves with activity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Kirschner wire (K-wire) and intramedullary (IM) screw fixation are accepted techniques for treatment of unstable proximal phalanx fractures, but comparative reports are lacking. This study aimed to evaluate early clinical outcomes following treatment with K-wire or IM fixation.
Methods: A retrospective review of all proximal phalanx fractures treated surgically at a single center by multiple surgeons was performed from May 1, 2019 to March 1, 2024.
Dtsch Med Wochenschr
January 2025
RZ Rheumazentrum Rheinland-Pfalz GmbH, Bad Kreuznach, Deutschland.
A 54-year-old man presented with increasing arthralgia and swelling of the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints II and III for approximately 2 years. He also reported morning stiffness and joint pain in both knees and feet.Both MCP joints II and III and the proximal interphalangeal joints II and III were tender without visible swelling.
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January 2025
Orthopedic Surgery, OhioHealth, Columbus, Ohio, USA.
Lateral band snapping syndrome can be a debilitating condition involving the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint of the fingers. Although rare, it is thought to occur due to disruption of the finger extensor mechanism allowing inappropriate subluxation of the lateral bands over the PIP joint, leading to mechanical and painful symptoms.Here, we describe a woman in her early 40s with a painful, snapping PIP joint secondary to a work-related injury.
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