title: Distal interphalangeal joint arthrodesis with Herbert screw.
abstract: Fifteen patients underwent arthrodesis of finger distal interphalangeal joint (DIP) and/or thumb interphalangeal joint (IP). Only Herbert screw intramedullary compression fixation was used. There was one faulty proximal thread placement with some pain, but the patient refused further surgery. Full union was achieved in 14 of the cases, with prominent hardware in one and intolerance to cold in two.
authors.affiliation: Jordan University, P. O. Box 13347, Amman 11942, Jordan.
authors.forename: Shaher
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: El-Hadidi
authors.forename: Hashem
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Al-Kdah
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods*; D001863:Bone Screws; D003080:Cold Temperature / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome