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  • Arthroplasty

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  • Proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint implant arthroplasty salvage presents significant technical and rehabilitation difficulties.
  • Revision PIP joint arthroplasty outcomes are variable, with substantial rates of re-revision.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the challenges and current outcomes associated with revision proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint implant arthroplasty.
  • To highlight the lack of consensus on optimal surgical techniques and implant choices for revision PIP joint arthroplasty.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on revision PIP joint arthroplasty.
  • Analysis of reported survival rates and re-revision rates for PIP joint revision implants.

Main Results:

  • Reported 10-year survival for revision PIP implants is approximately 70%.
  • A significant proportion (25%) of patients require subsequent revision surgery after initial revision arthroplasty.
  • No specific surgical approach or implant has demonstrated superiority for revision PIP joint arthroplasty.

Conclusions:

  • Revision PIP joint arthroplasty is a complex procedure with a considerable risk of further failure.
  • Salvage options like arthrodesis or amputation may be necessary when bone stock or soft tissues are compromised.
  • Further research is needed to establish evidence-based guidelines for revision PIP joint arthroplasty.