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An experimental study of small-joint compression arthrodesis

A S Breibart1, P M Glat, D A Staffenberg

  • 1Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, NYU Medical Center, NY, USA.

Annals of Plastic Surgery
|July 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

A novel compression clamp technique for joint fusion (arthrodesis) shows promising results, offering a potentially more reliable surgical option for hand and finger joint fusions.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Hand Surgery

Background:

  • Arthrodesis of the interphalangeal and metacarpophalangeal joints is challenging.
  • Existing techniques have notable failure rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a novel compression clamp arthrodesis technique.
  • To compare this technique with the tension band technique in an in vivo model.

Main Methods:

  • A compression clamp and crossed Kirschner wires were used for arthrodesis.
  • A rabbit humeroulnar joint model was used for comparative analysis.
  • Biomechanical testing was performed at 2 and 8 weeks postoperatively.

Main Results:

  • The compression clamp technique was used successfully in 125 consecutive fusions without complication.

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  • Biomechanical testing showed the compression clamp method compared favorably to the tension band technique.

    • Conclusions:

    • The reported compression clamp arthrodesis technique is effective and reliable.
    • This method demonstrates superior or comparable results to the tension band technique in small joint arthrodesis.