Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Arthroplasty for Fracture.

Abstract

Proximal interphalangeal joint arthroplasties can be performed in the setting of acute comminuted fracture, chronic fracture presentations, and posttraumatic arthritis. These surgeries provide excellent pain relief and patient satisfaction but patients should be cautioned not to expect an improvement in motion postoperatively. Despite high rates of minor complications and radiographic loosening, these implants have good rates of long-term survival with most revisions occurring in the early postoperative period. They provide viable alternatives to arthrodesis, osteotomy and amputation in the appropriate patient.