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Long middle phalanx of finger

MedGen UID:
868561
•Concept ID:
C4022960
•
Anatomical Abnormality
Synonym: Long middle bone of finger
 
HPO: HP:0012298

Definition

Increased length of the middle phalanx of finger. [from HPO]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVLong middle phalanx of finger

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Cemented K-wire fixation for the treatment of shaft fractures of middle phalanges.
Zhang X, Shao X, Zhang Z, Zhang G, Yu Y, Wang L, Lyu L
Injury 2018 Feb;49(2):351-358. Epub 2017 Oct 9 doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2017.10.012. PMID: 29055495
Treatment of fractures of the proximal phalanx of long fingers with an isometric traction splint.
Goorens CK, Van Hoonacker P, Kerckhove D, Berghs B, Goubau J
Acta Orthop Belg 2012 Aug;78(4):473-8. PMID: 23019779
Results of dynamic treatment of fractures of the proximal phalanx of the hand.
Figl M, Weninger P, Hofbauer M, Pezzei C, Schauer J, Leixnering M
J Trauma 2011 Apr;70(4):852-6. doi: 10.1097/TA.0b013e3181e51149. PMID: 20693916

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Quantifying Tenodesis Hand Function in Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: Implications for Function.
Pripotnev S, Bruce J, Novak CB, Kennedy CR, Fox IK
J Hand Surg Am 2023 Jul;48(7):700-710. Epub 2023 May 16 doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2023.04.004. PMID: 37191601
Long-term follow-up of one-stage artificial dermis reconstruction surgery for fingertip defects with exposed phalanx.
Wang J, Huang Z, Cueva Jumbo JC, Sha K
Hand Surg Rehabil 2022 Jun;41(3):353-361. Epub 2022 Mar 17 doi: 10.1016/j.hansur.2022.02.012. PMID: 35307585
Comparison of Lag Versus Nonlag Screw Fixation for Long Oblique Proximal Phalanx Fractures: A Biomechanical Study.
Miles MR, Green T, Parks BG, Thakkar MY, Segalman KA, Means KR Jr
J Hand Surg Am 2022 May;47(5):476.e1-476.e6. Epub 2021 Jul 8 doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2021.06.001. PMID: 34247847
Glomus tumors of the upper extremity.
Çevik HB, Çiçek ÇA, Kayahan S, Gümüstas SA, Filinte GT
Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir 2021 Feb;53(1):72-75. Epub 2021 Feb 15 doi: 10.1055/a-1333-2459. PMID: 33588493
Cross-finger flap for reconstruction of fingertip amputations: Long-term results.
Rabarin F, Saint Cast Y, Jeudy J, Fouque PA, Cesari B, Bigorre N, Petit A, Raimbeau G
Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2016 Jun;102(4 Suppl):S225-8. Epub 2016 Mar 28 doi: 10.1016/j.otsr.2016.03.006. PMID: 27033841

Diagnosis

Glomus tumors of the upper extremity.
Çevik HB, Çiçek ÇA, Kayahan S, Gümüstas SA, Filinte GT
Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir 2021 Feb;53(1):72-75. Epub 2021 Feb 15 doi: 10.1055/a-1333-2459. PMID: 33588493
Hand enchondroma - complete evaluation and rehabilitation.
Trăistaru MR, Kamal D, Ciurea RN, Postolache P, Alexandru DO, Rogoveanu OC, Kamal KC
Rom J Morphol Embryol 2018;59(4):1083-1089. PMID: 30845288
Cross-finger flap for reconstruction of fingertip amputations: Long-term results.
Rabarin F, Saint Cast Y, Jeudy J, Fouque PA, Cesari B, Bigorre N, Petit A, Raimbeau G
Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2016 Jun;102(4 Suppl):S225-8. Epub 2016 Mar 28 doi: 10.1016/j.otsr.2016.03.006. PMID: 27033841
Results of dynamic treatment of fractures of the proximal phalanx of the hand.
Figl M, Weninger P, Hofbauer M, Pezzei C, Schauer J, Leixnering M
J Trauma 2011 Apr;70(4):852-6. doi: 10.1097/TA.0b013e3181e51149. PMID: 20693916
Timing of finger opening and ball release in fast and accurate overarm throws.
Hore J, Watts S, Martin J, Miller B
Exp Brain Res 1995;103(2):277-86. doi: 10.1007/BF00231714. PMID: 7789435

Therapy

Comparison of Lag Versus Nonlag Screw Fixation for Long Oblique Proximal Phalanx Fractures: A Biomechanical Study.
Miles MR, Green T, Parks BG, Thakkar MY, Segalman KA, Means KR Jr
J Hand Surg Am 2022 May;47(5):476.e1-476.e6. Epub 2021 Jul 8 doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2021.06.001. PMID: 34247847
Treatment of proximal phalanx fractures: transarticular pinning the metacarpophalangeal joint or cross pinning from the base of the proximal phalanx-a prospective study.
Saied AR, Sabet Jahromi M
Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2019 Aug;45(4):737-743. Epub 2018 Feb 27 doi: 10.1007/s00068-018-0927-6. PMID: 29487957
Cross-finger flap for reconstruction of fingertip amputations: Long-term results.
Rabarin F, Saint Cast Y, Jeudy J, Fouque PA, Cesari B, Bigorre N, Petit A, Raimbeau G
Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2016 Jun;102(4 Suppl):S225-8. Epub 2016 Mar 28 doi: 10.1016/j.otsr.2016.03.006. PMID: 27033841
Effects of predictability of load magnitude on the response of the Flexor Digitorum Superficialis to a sudden fingers extension.
Aimola E, Valle MS, Casabona A
PLoS One 2014;9(10):e109067. Epub 2014 Oct 1 doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0109067. PMID: 25271638Free PMC Article
The effect of the number of cross-stitches on the biomechanical properties of the modified becker extensor tendon repair.
Chung KC, Jun BJ, McGarry MH, Lee TQ
J Hand Surg Am 2012 Feb;37(2):231-6. Epub 2011 Nov 25 doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2011.10.004. PMID: 22119602

Prognosis

Reverse dorsolateral proximal phalangeal island flap: Long-term results.
Zhang YF, Xing CM, Chen QZ, Gong YP
Hand Surg Rehabil 2024 Apr;43(2):101680. Epub 2024 Feb 29 doi: 10.1016/j.hansur.2024.101680. PMID: 38431045
Long-term follow-up of one-stage artificial dermis reconstruction surgery for fingertip defects with exposed phalanx.
Wang J, Huang Z, Cueva Jumbo JC, Sha K
Hand Surg Rehabil 2022 Jun;41(3):353-361. Epub 2022 Mar 17 doi: 10.1016/j.hansur.2022.02.012. PMID: 35307585
Biomechanical analysis of metacarpophalangeal joint arthroplasty with metal-polyethylene implant: An in-vitro study.
Melo D, Completo A, Nascimento A, Fonseca F
Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 2019 Feb;62:79-85. Epub 2019 Jan 22 doi: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2019.01.005. PMID: 30710796
Cemented K-wire fixation for the treatment of shaft fractures of middle phalanges.
Zhang X, Shao X, Zhang Z, Zhang G, Yu Y, Wang L, Lyu L
Injury 2018 Feb;49(2):351-358. Epub 2017 Oct 9 doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2017.10.012. PMID: 29055495
Results of dynamic treatment of fractures of the proximal phalanx of the hand.
Figl M, Weninger P, Hofbauer M, Pezzei C, Schauer J, Leixnering M
J Trauma 2011 Apr;70(4):852-6. doi: 10.1097/TA.0b013e3181e51149. PMID: 20693916

Clinical prediction guides

Quantifying Tenodesis Hand Function in Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: Implications for Function.
Pripotnev S, Bruce J, Novak CB, Kennedy CR, Fox IK
J Hand Surg Am 2023 Jul;48(7):700-710. Epub 2023 May 16 doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2023.04.004. PMID: 37191601
Comparison of Lag Versus Nonlag Screw Fixation for Long Oblique Proximal Phalanx Fractures: A Biomechanical Study.
Miles MR, Green T, Parks BG, Thakkar MY, Segalman KA, Means KR Jr
J Hand Surg Am 2022 May;47(5):476.e1-476.e6. Epub 2021 Jul 8 doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2021.06.001. PMID: 34247847
Long-Term Outcomes After Toe-To-Thumb Transfers for Burn Reconstruction in Children.
Yoon AP, Jones NF
J Burn Care Res 2022 Mar 23;43(2):440-444. doi: 10.1093/jbcr/irab101. PMID: 34089608
Glomus tumors of the upper extremity.
Çevik HB, Çiçek ÇA, Kayahan S, Gümüstas SA, Filinte GT
Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir 2021 Feb;53(1):72-75. Epub 2021 Feb 15 doi: 10.1055/a-1333-2459. PMID: 33588493
Cross-finger flap for reconstruction of fingertip amputations: Long-term results.
Rabarin F, Saint Cast Y, Jeudy J, Fouque PA, Cesari B, Bigorre N, Petit A, Raimbeau G
Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2016 Jun;102(4 Suppl):S225-8. Epub 2016 Mar 28 doi: 10.1016/j.otsr.2016.03.006. PMID: 27033841

Recent systematic reviews

Hemi-hamate Arthroplasty for Base of Middle Phalanx Fracture: A Systematic Review.
Faulkner H, Graham DJ, Hile M, Lawson RD, Sivakumar BS
Hand (N Y) 2023 Mar;18(2):300-306. Epub 2021 Jun 8 doi: 10.1177/15589447211014623. PMID: 34098748Free PMC Article

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