Abstract
Extension block splinting (EBS) at the proximal interphalangeal joints of the fingers is a common technique for both primary treatment of reduced dorsal dislocations/fracture-dislocations at that joint and as a rehabilitation method following open reduction of such injuries. It is seldom realized that the method is a classic example of two orthopedic principles: stable arc splinting and early protected motion. As a primary treatment technique, following reduction of the dislocation, EBS is exemplary for an ideal group of cases, competitive for a marginal group of cases, and often unsatisfactory for a questionable group of cases. Demarcation between the groups is made, and the technique of EBS is reviewed.
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