Learning Objectives:

1. Identify the atypical mechanism, clinical presentation, and diagnostic features of an uncommon intraarticular PIP fracture in a collegiate athlete. 2. Summarize the surgical and rehabilitative interventions that contributed to the patient's full functional recovery. 3. Evaluate the role of early postoperative mobilization and individualized rehabilitation in optimizing return-to-sport outcomes.

Keywords: Hand trauma; open reduction internal fixation