title: AO arthrodesis in the hand.
abstract: The Association for the Study of Internal Fixation (AO) method of arthrodesis has been used in 83 patients (110 joints). The overall success rate of fusion was 96%. At the level of the wrist 93% of patients obtained a fusion, with 96% at the metacarpophalangeal level and 100% in the proximal interphalangeal joints. A low incidence of complications was encountered. The method offers a highly reliable fusion rate with excellent relief of pain.
mesh_terms: D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000601:surgery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006225:Hand / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D059408:Pain Management; D014953:Wrist / Q000601:surgery