The Suzuki Frame for Complex Intraarticular Fractures of the Thumb

@article{Keramidas2005TheSF,
  title={The Suzuki Frame for Complex Intraarticular Fractures of the Thumb},
  author={Evangelos Keramidas and Gavin Miller},
  journal={Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery},
  year={2005},
  volume={116},
  pages={1326-1331}
}
Background: Suzuki et al. in 1994 described the pins and rubber traction system for comminuted intraarticular fractures and fracture-dislocations of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the hand. The authors used the pins and rubber traction system to treat five complex fractures of the thumb. Methods: From February of 1999 to April of 2003, five patients, four men and one woman, had a pins and rubber traction system applied for complex fractures of the interphalangeal joint (two patients) and… 
View on Wolters Kluwer
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
13 Citations
Background Citations
3
Methods Citations
2

13 Citations

Pins and rubber band traction for treatment of comminuted intra-articular fractures in the hand.
The Suzuki Frame for Complex Intra-articular Fractures of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint of the Fingers
In 1994, Suzuki et al proposed the pins-and-rubbers traction system, a new dynamic distraction technique for difficult complex intra-articular fractures of the digits of the hand. From February 1999…
Avoiding Pitfalls of the Pins and Rubbers Traction Technique for Fractures of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint
Treatment of comminuted intra-articular fractures of the digits with the Pins and Rubbers Traction System (PRTS) has been reported in many small series to give good results. Our experience in more…
Fractures and dislocation of the base of the thumb metacarpal
TLDR
The prognosis depends on the quality of the restoration of the mobility of the trapeziometacarpal joint and the techniques of osteosynthesis are various: locking plates, and direct or indirect screw fixation or pinning.
Biomechanical and functional analysis of the pins and rubbers tractions system for treatment of proximal interphalangeal joint fracture dislocations
TLDR
The PRTS allows for efficient treatment of intraarticular fractures with PiP involvement and although standardized positioning of the wires is important, proximal position of the retraction only increased forces for 30° flexion.
Percutaneous Fixation of First Metacarpal Base Fractures Using Locked K-Wires: A Series of 14 Cases
TLDR
The results show that the Iselin technique using locked K-wires is minimally invasive, stable, allows immediate mobilization, and K-wire removal in the office, and its indications may be extended to all fractures of the base of the first metacarpal whether articular or extra-articular.
A comparative cadaveric biomechanical analysis of the differences between dynamic external traction devices for PIP joint fracture dislocation.
TLDR
All devices achieved significant articular distraction (>99% in AP) but optimal distraction has not been clinically determined and may depend on each unique fracture, hence a variable distraction device may be optimal.
Interphalangeal traction for comminuted fracture of middle phalanx fingers: case report.
A simple external fixator for complex finger fractures.
TLDR
A very simple fixator is described which is stable, lightweight and can be easily constructed with materials readily available in most trauma theatres.
Current Concepts of Fractures and Dislocation of the Hand
TLDR
This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/ by-nc/4.0) which permits unrestricted non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
...
...

References

SHOWING 1-10 OF 20 REFERENCES
Complex fracture-dislocation of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the hand. Results of a modified pins and rubbers traction system.
TLDR
A pins and rubbers traction system modified to avoid friction of the pins against the bone during mobilisation of the joint in order to minimise the risk of osteolysis has given acceptable results with a low rate of complications.
The Pins and Rubbers Traction System for Treatment of Comminuted Intraarticular Fractures and Fracture-Dislocations in the Hand
Dynamic traction and minimal internal fixation for thumb and digital pilon fractures.
Treatment of Complex Interphalangeal Joint Fractures with Dynamic External Traction: A Series of 20 Cases
TLDR
Patients who were treated with the pins and rubbers traction system for fractures of the proximal interphalangeal joints of the long fingers demonstrated a mean active range of motion of 85.9 degrees for the injured joint; only one patient experienced intermittent pain.
Pilon fractures of the proximal interphalangeal joint.
Dynamic traction and early passive movement for fractures of the proximal interphalangeal joint.
Dynamic External Fixation for Complex Intraarticular Phalangeal Fractures
Treatment of Fracture–Dislocation of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Using the Suzuki External Fixator
TLDR
This external fixator is an inexpensive and simple technique for these difficult fracture–dislocations of the proximal interphalangeal joint and is recommended for early intervention before two weeks post-trauma.
Dynamic external finger fixator for fracture dislocation of the proximal interphalangeal joint.
Fracture-dislocation of the middle phalanx at the proximal interphalangeal joint: repair with a simple intradigital traction-fixation device.
TLDR
A simple device is described, using new concepts and constructed with available materials, which can be placed on the finger in the office or emergency department, thus avoiding open surgery and results are compared with other intradigital techniques for treatment of this injury.
...
...