Outcomes of open dorsal proximal interphalangeal joint dislocations.

J Hand Surg Eur Vol · Jul 10 2026 · Recent

Coquelet C, Chantelot C, Saab M

CHU Lille, Service Orthopédie 1, Hôpital Roger Salengro, France

Hand & Upper Extremity

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONOpen dorsal proximal interphalangeal dislocations without routine palmar plate reinsertion achieved low residual instability despite frequent stiffness.
Abstract, as published

We report the outcomes of 25 open dorsal proximal interphalangeal joint dislocations treated without palmar plate reinsertion. Stiffness was frequent, but no residual dorsal instability was observed. These findings suggest that routine palmar plate reinsertion may not be necessary.

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