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1Department of Hand Surgery, Helios-Klinikum Bonn/Rhein-Sieg, Germany.
Abstract:
The proximal interphalangeal joint is critical for good hand function. Its anatomical complexities often predispose it to stiffness, involving damage to one or more structures. Improving or resolving the stiffness and increasing the range of motion require an accurate assessment and understanding of the pathogenesis. The surgical strategy can then be tailored accordingly. In some cases, restoration to pre-injury level may not be possible and this condition still represents an unsolved problem in hand surgery.Level of evidence: V.
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