Volar plate and screw fixation for dorsal fracture-dislocation of the proximal interphalangeal joint: case report.

We present a case of a man who sustained a closed dorsal fracture-dislocation of his left ring finger proximal interphalangeal joint in a fall. The patient was treated surgically with plate and screw fixation via a volar approach. This method theoretically provides more secure fixation than internal fixation with screws alone, allowing early rehabilitation with active range of motion and potentially better functional outcome. Copyright 2010. Published by Elsevier Inc.