Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
4069778 The Journal of Hand Surgery 2008 6 Pages PDF
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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