Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Fusion: Indications and Techniques
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James Jung1, Brandon Haghverdian2, Ranjan Gupta1
1Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, 101 The City Drive South, Pavilion 3, 2nd Floor, Orange, CA 92868, USA.
Abstract:
This article is an in-depth analysis of proximal interphalangeal joint arthrodesis indications and surgical techniques. There are a wide variety of indications for proximal interphalangeal joint arthrodesis with relatively few contraindications. Moreover, although there is a limited surgical approach, there is a wide breadth of modalities in which to obtain the arthrodesis, of which several are listed here. Proximal interphalangeal joint arthrodesis has been shown to have excellent outcomes and a high success rate.
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