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I had a proximal phalanx dislocation. how do doctors fix this?
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Anesthetize (local o: R general)and manipulate back into proper relationship. If stable with active motion, splint, if not, drive stainless "pins" ( k wires thru joint for several wks while ligaments heal. After removed hand therapy very important for good outcome.
Answered 4/25/2015
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See below: If this is an acute injury usually this will require a digital block in order to test the stability of the joint. Then depending on if it was a dorsal or volar dislocation will determine the kind of splinting that will be started as long as testing of the joint does not show a problem.
Answered 1/5/2019
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