title: The proximal interphalangeal joint in systemic sclerosis and its surgical management.
abstract: During the 10 year period between 1974 and 1983, 20 replacement arthroplasties of the proximal interphalangeal joints have been performed in six patients with long standing systemic sclerosis. A recent review of 5 of the 6 patients revealed significant improvement in hand function and appearance, accompanied by a much lower than expected complication rate.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012595:Scleroderma, Systemic / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*