A complication of distal interphalangeal joint arthrodesis.
The authors report the appearance of a swan-neck deformity few months after arthrodesis of the distal interphalangeal joint. The pathomechanics, prevention and treatment of the established deformity are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged