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  1. PIP Joint Injuries of the Finger - eOrthopod.com

    • Learn about the anatomy, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of sprains and dislocations of the proximal interphalangeal joint (PIP joint) of the finger. Find out how to prevent and manage stiffness, s… See more

    Introduction

    We use our hands constantly, placing them in harm’s way continuously. Injuries to the finger joints are common and usually heal without significant problems. Some injuries are more s… See more

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    Anatomy

    What parts of the finger are involved? The finger joints work like hinges when the fingers bend and straighten. The main knuckle joint is the metacarpophalangeal joint (MCP … See more

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    Causes

    How do these injuries of the PIP joint occur? A sprainis a general term that means a ligament is injured. Doctors usually use this term to mean that the ligament ha… See more

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  1. Phalanx Dislocations - Hand - Orthobullets

    Feb 26, 2023 · Phalanx Dislocations are common traumatic injury of the hand involving the proximal interphalangeal joint (PIP) or distal interphalangeal joint (DIP). Diagnosis can be made clinically and are confirmed with orthogonal …

  2. PIP Joint Injuries of the Finger - Orthogate

  3. Body Anatomy: Upper Extremity Joints | The Hand Society

    Proximal Interphalangeal Joint (PIP Joint) The PIP joint is the first joint of the finger and is located between the first two bones of the finger. The PIP joint can bend and extend the finger. It becomes stiff easily after injury and has very …

  4. Interphalangeal joints of the hand - Wikipedia

  5. DIP and PIP Joint Arthritis - Hand - Orthobullets

    Dec 23, 2023 · Arthritis of the DIP and PIP joints are very common forms of osteoarthritis seen in the hand and can be associated with pain and deformity. Diagnosis is made radiographically with joint space narrowing seen in the DIP …

  6. Proximal interphalangeal joints of the hand: Anatomy

    Nov 9, 2023 · The proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints of the fingers are extremely important for gripping things with hands, more specifically, what is called the ‘power’ grip. Being a hinge joint, the joint’s articular surface and soft …

  7. Osteoarthritis: Symptoms and Treatment | The Hand …

    Learn about osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease that affects the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint of the fingers. Find out the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this condition.

  8. Interphalangeal joints of the hand: Bones, ligaments, …

    Oct 30, 2023 · In digits 2-5 these joints can be further classified based on which bones are involved. The proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ or PIJ) is located between the proximal and middle phalanges, while the distal interphalangeal …

  9. The Proximal Interphalangeal Joint - TeachMeAnatomy

    5 days ago · The proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ) refers to the articulation between the proximal and middle phalanx in the hand. It is present in all digits except the thumb. It is a synovial hinge joint which permits flexion and …