title: Tension-band arthrodesis of the small joints of the hand.
abstract: A review of 72 cases of tension-band arthrodesis in the small joints of the digits was conducted. Fusion was achieved in all joints with no complications apart from 2 cases of superficial infection. No failure of the hardware was noted, although hardware was removed in 5 patients after fusion was attained due to technical failure or pain. This technique provides immediate skeletal stability, thereby facilitating early digital motion and recovery.
authors.affiliation: Hand Surgery Unit, Rambam Medical Center and Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Stahl
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Rozen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000601:surgery*; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged