title: Resection arthroplasty of the proximal interphalangeal joint.
abstract: Palmar plate resection arthroplasty of the PIP joint, a new technique for operative treatment of destroyed PIP joints, is presented. By combining palmar plate arthroplasty with a flexor tenodesis a stable arthroplasty with adequate active motion can be performed. It can be used even in severely destroyed joints and still provide adequate post-operative stability and motion. Exercise can be started early.
authors.affiliation: Department of Hand Surgery, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.
authors.forename: S E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Ostgaard
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Weilby
mesh_terms: D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular