title: The tenon method of small joint arthrodesis in the hand.
abstract: A technique for arthrodesis of small joints of the hand is described that uses a tenon to secure apposition that has good intrinsic stability as well as a large surface area of cancellous bony contact. A minimum of postoperative immobilization is required. The tenon arthrodesis method has been employed in 85 joints. The literature shows pseudoarthrosis rates of 0 to 33%. This technique had a 2.3% failure rate that compares favorably with those in other published series.
mesh_terms: D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods*; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000601:surgery; D013933:Thumb / Q000601:surgery