All approaches to the middle phalanx

Illustration of dorsal approaches to the PIP joint, offering access to extensor tendon, joint capsule, collateral ligaments, and phalanx. Ap-proach can be extended proximally and distally.

Illustration showing dorsal approach to the middle phalanx, accessing the extensor tendon, metaphysis, and diaphysis.

$Illustration showing midaxial approach to the middle phalanx, accessing midaxial ligaments, proximal phalanx, and proximal and distal end seg-ments. Incision may need to be enlarged distally for articular fractures of the head.$

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AO Surgery Reference

Hand - Middle phalanges revision published

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All approaches to the middle phalanx

Dorsal approach to the PIP joint

Dorsal approach to the middle phalanx

Midaxial approach to the middle phalanx

Midaxial (lateral) approach to the proximal interphalangeal joint

Palmar approach to the proximal interphalangeal joint

Dorsal approach to the carpometacarpal joint