Lateral approach to proximal interphalangeal joint implant arthroplasty.
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Abstract
Arthroplasty of the proximal interphalangeal joint is indicated for arthritic conditions that fail to respond to conservative treatment. This article describes the lateral approach for the insertion of a proximal interphalangeal joint implant arthroplasty. Clinical experience has confirmed good results in the nonlaborer with arthroplasty of all the digits. Ten surgeries have averaged 68 degrees of motion with a range from 50 degrees to 80 degrees . No patient has required a revision 3 years after surgery.
Medical subject headings
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Finger
- Finger Joint
Anatomy
- hand