Tendon ball interposition arthroplasty for traumatic ankylosis of the MP joint. Preliminary reports of two cases.
Two cases of traumatic ankylosis of the MP joint were treated by tendon ball interposition arthroplasty. Enough mobility for pinch and grasp was obtained at follow-up.
Ogino
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Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, Sapporo Medical University, Japan.
Obata
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Ishii
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D000293:Adolescent; D000844:Ankylosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery*