Simultaneous proximal interphalangeal joint arthroplasty and extensor tendon reconstruction in adjacent fingers: case report.

Kim Haemmig, Hyunju; Meuli-Simmen, Claudia; Strub, Benedikt · J Hand Surg Am · 2014

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We present a case of a young man with heavily injured proximal interphalangeal joints and deficits of the extensor mechanism in 2 fingers treated by silicone proximal interphalangeal joint arthroplasty and 2-stage reconstruction of the extensor mechanism. The postoperative result was satisfactory with a painless, if limited, active arc of motion of the proximal interphalangeal joints of 50° in the middle finger and 35° in the ring finger.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy