Articular fractures of the hand. Part II: Guidelines for management

Orthop Rev. 1991 Feb;20(2):123-8.

Abstract

Articular fractures of the hand represent a particularly challenging group of injuries owing to the frequent comminution of the fractured bone, disruption of a finely balanced soft-tissue sleeve, and a propensity for scarring and contractures. Treatment must restore anatomic joint alignment and stability and should incorporate a carefully guided early rehabilitation program. Part I of this article, which appeared in the January issue, covered techniques for the evaluation of these complex injuries.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Finger Injuries / therapy
  • Fractures, Bone / diagnostic imaging
  • Fractures, Bone / rehabilitation
  • Fractures, Bone / therapy*
  • Hand Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Hand Injuries / rehabilitation
  • Hand Injuries / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Radiography