Distal joint injuries of the thumb and fingers
Lenzo, S.R.
Hand Clinics 8(4): 769-775
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0749-0712 PMID: 1460073 Document Number: 403104
The DIP joints of fingers and the interphalangeal joints of thumbs provide important stability and contribute to the flexion and extension arc of the digit. A variety of injuries can affect these joints, involving their ligaments, bones, and tendons. Instituting proper and effective treatment is predicated on making an accurate diagnosis of the injury and understanding the function of each anatomic structure.