title: Osteoarthritis of the proximal interphalangeal joint.
abstract: Most patients with symptomatic osteoarthritis of the proximal interphalangeal joint should be managed nonoperatively. When operative intervention becomes necessary, therapeutic options include joint fusion or flexible implant arthroplasty. Both relieve pain; however, an implant, while preserving mobility, is subject to fatigue and ultimate failure.
authors: University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Ohio.
authors: P J
authors: PJ
authors: Stern
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Ho
mesh_terms: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods; D001623:Betamethasone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005384:Finger Joint; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D013165:Splints
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D001623:Betamethasone