Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4069778 | The Journal of Hand Surgery | 2008 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Although prosthetic replacement of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint can restore function, it is associated with high rates of complications and is considered unsuitable for active young patients. Resection arthroplasty of the PIP joint offers an alternative, but it requires adequate soft tissue integrity and cannot correct lateral instability. The authors present an alternative resection arthroplasty technique for the PIP joint, which includes collateral ligament reconstruction and tendon interposition using a free tendon graft. This procedure can be performed in advanced posttraumatic arthritis of the PIP joint and provides acceptable motion and adequate lateral stability.
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Authors
Hyun Sik Gong, Moon Sang Chung, Joo Han Oh, Young Ho Lee, Young-Kyun Lee, Goo Hyun Baek,