Ideal position for thumb interphalangeal arthrodesis in the era of smartphones and text communication.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.3928/01477447-20121023-07.
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Abstract
The hypothesis of this study was that arthrodesis of the thumb interphalangeal joint at a degree of flexion greater than the recommended 0° to 15° in the era of widespread use of handheld devices would potentially be more beneficial for the use of these devices. For patients who rely heavily on a smart-phone or handheld device and require dominant thumb arthrodesis, thumb interphalangeal arthrodesis at an angle of 10° or 30° will neither improve nor impede their use of the device.
Medical subject headings
- Arthrodesis
- Cell Phone
- Finger Joint
- Posture
- Thumb
Anatomy
- hand