Management of Pediatric Volar Plate Avulsion Fractures of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sudden, forced hyperextension injuries to the proximal interphalangeal joint leading to volar plate avulsion fractures are common hand injuries in children. Suboptimal management of these fractures can lead to the development of long-term complications such as stiffness and flexion contracture.

Methods

MEDLINE (PubMed), Scopus, Embase, Google Scholar, and Cochrane CENTRAL databases were systematically searched, and additional studies were found through reference of articles up to June 15, 2023. Identified articles were assessed using predetermined inclusion/exclusion criteria.

Results

Twenty-five articles were included, involving 268 patients with ages from 3 to 17 years. Fractures with less than 30% joint involvement, classified as Eaton type I or II, or d

SUBMITTER: Choi H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11571450 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature