title: Lateral approach to proximal interphalangeal joint implant arthroplasty.
abstract: Arthroplasty of the proximal interphalangeal joint is indicated for arthritic conditions that fail to respond to conservative treatment. This article describes the lateral approach for the insertion of a proximal interphalangeal joint implant arthroplasty. Clinical experience has confirmed good results in the nonlaborer with arthroplasty of all the digits. Ten surgeries have averaged 68 degrees of motion with a range from 50 degrees to 80 degrees . No patient has required a revision 3 years after surgery.
authors.affiliation: Curtis National Hand Center, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA.
authors.forename: Keith A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Segalman
mesh_terms: D001168:Arthritis / Q000601:surgery; D050806:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Finger / Q000379:methods*; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012828:Silicones
chemical_list: D012828:Silicones