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Dorsal plate fixation of proximal phalanx (PP) fractures is a conventional approach but interferes with the extensor mechanism and results in stiffness. Biomechanical studies have shown that laterally placed plates on the proximal phalanges are equally stable and rigid. This technique obviates the issue of tendon adhesion and may result in better postoperative range of motion and lower secondary procedures such as removal of implant and tenolysis. The low adoption of this technique may be related to lack of familiarity with the surgical approach. We describe our surgical technique with lateral plating of PP fractures and present our case that lateral plate osteosynthesis is an acceptable surgical fixation option for PP fractures, which extends the hand surgeon's armamentarium for more challenging and comminuted fractures.
Zhixue Lim, and
Anthony Tun Lin Foo, and
Soumen Das De
October 2019,
Operative Orthopadie und Traumatologie,
Zhixue Lim, and
Anthony Tun Lin Foo, and
Soumen Das De
August 2021,
Injury,
Zhixue Lim, and
Anthony Tun Lin Foo, and
Soumen Das De
January 2015,
Revista brasileira de ortopedia,
Zhixue Lim, and
Anthony Tun Lin Foo, and
Soumen Das De
January 1973,
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Zhixue Lim, and
Anthony Tun Lin Foo, and
Soumen Das De
November 2018,
Der Unfallchirurg,
Zhixue Lim, and
Anthony Tun Lin Foo, and
Soumen Das De
January 1971,
Handchirurgie,
Zhixue Lim, and
Anthony Tun Lin Foo, and
Soumen Das De
January 2017,
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Zhixue Lim, and
Anthony Tun Lin Foo, and
Soumen Das De
October 1997,
Unfallchirurgie,
Zhixue Lim, and
Anthony Tun Lin Foo, and
Soumen Das De
August 2015,
Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong),
Zhixue Lim, and
Anthony Tun Lin Foo, and
Soumen Das De
April 2013,
Journal of orthopaedic trauma,
