Arthrodesis of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint of the Finger-A Biomechanical Study of Primary Stability.

Background: Osteoarthritis of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint of the finger often leads to global hand-function detriment. Different techniques for the arthrodesis of the proximal interphalangeal joint have been described that all lead to union in a reasonable percentage of patients and period of time. This biomechanical study aims to analyze and compare the primary stability of different techniques of arthrodesis to render postoperative immobilization unnecessary.

Arthrodesis of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the finger - a systematic review.

Arthrodesis of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint of the finger is an established procedure for advanced osteoarthritis. As there are different techniques of fusion, it seems necessary to evaluate the results. Primary outcome of this review was to evaluate different arthrodesis methods of the PIP joint and describe different numbers of non-unions.

[Arthrodesis of the distal interphalangeal Joint - a literature Review].

This review addresses the arthrodesis of the distal interphalangeal joint of the finger and the interphalangeal joint of the thumb with focus on indications, approaches, preparation of the articular surfaces, the angle of arthrodesis, advances and disadvantages of each technique, and postoperative care.

Late onset hyperplastic callus formation in osteogenesis imperfecta type V simulating osteosarcoma-A case report.

Introduction: We report a case of late onset hyperplastic callus formation (HPC) in the right femur in type V osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) mimicking the occurrence of a malignant osteosarcoma.

Presentation Of Case: A 27-year-old female patient consulted us due to swelling in her right femur over 2-3 months without trauma. X-rays looked like an osteosarcoma, blood tests showed increased bone metabolism.

[Arthrodesis of the proximal interphalangeal joint - a review].

These review article analyses the described techniques for fusion of the proximal interphalangeal joint regarding their advantages and disadvantages with respect to the approach, surgical technique resecting the articular surface, angle of fusion, and the postoperative treatment.

Biomechanical comparison of the proximal interphalangeal joint arthrodesis using a compression wire.

Introduction/aim: Arthrodesis of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the finger is a common procedure for the treatment of osteoarthritis. The aim of this biomechanical study was to compare the primary stability of one, respectively, two compression wires to intraosseous wiring and tension band wiring for the arthrodesis.

Materials And Methods: The stability of the arthrodesis was tested by applying flexion (n = 11) and extension (n = 10) force with 10° bending.