Arthroplasty in the hand: what works and what doesn’t?
Daniel B. Herren, Hajime Ishikawa, Marco Rizzo, Mark Ross, Michael Solomons
Abstract
This review describes the different possibilities for arthroplasties at the proximal interphalangeal joint, thumb carpometacarpal joint, distal radioulnar joint, metacarpophalangeal joint and the wrist. For each joint, the indication for arthroplasty is explained, the surgical technique with the suitable implant is described and a brief summary of the outcomes reported in the literature is given.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineThumbMetacarpophalangeal jointArthroplastyCarpometacarpal jointInterphalangeal JointWristFinger jointJoint (building)Joint arthroplastyOsteoarthritisSurgeryOrthodonticsEngineeringArchitectural engineeringAlternative medicinePathologyOrthopedic Surgery and RehabilitationElbow and Forearm Trauma TreatmentCongenital limb and hand anomalies