title: Digital arthrodesis: current fixation techniques.
abstract: Several hammertoe implant devices have recently been introduced in an attempt to provide optimal fixation for proximal interphalangeal joint arthrodesis. This article reviews these implants individually, and discusses their advantages and disadvantages. There is a lack of research with long-term follow-up available for these devices. Percutaneous Kirschner-wire fixation persists as a time-honored and effective method of fixation. The buried Kirschner-wire technique is also an effective, cost-conscious option, with many of the same advantages as newer implantable devices.
authors.affiliation: DeKalb Medical Center, 2701 North Decatur Road, Decatur, GA 30033, USA. Jared.L.Moon@gmail.com
authors.forename: Jared L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Moon
authors.forename: Carl A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Kihm
authors.forename: Daniel A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Perez
authors.forename: Leslie B
authors.initials: LB
authors.lastname: Dowling
authors.forename: David C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Alder
mesh_terms: D020341:Absorbable Implants; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011859:Radiography; D014033:Toe Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*