title: Tension-band arthrodesis in the finger joints.
abstract: Tension-band arthrodesis was employed in 26 finger joints with various pathological lesions. This is a simple procedure based on the principles of compression osteosynthesis. Stability thus achieved makes immobilization of the hand unnecessary and allows full motion of all adjacent joints.
mesh_terms: D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods*; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000150:complications; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005596:Fractures, Closed / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D009068:Movement; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000150:complications; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000601:surgery