Abstract
We report the outcomes of 25 open dorsal proximal interphalangeal joint dislocations treated without palmar plate reinsertion. Stiffness was frequent, but no residual dorsal instability was observed. These findings suggest that routine palmar plate reinsertion may not be necessary.
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