title: A novel dorsal approach for proximal interphalangeal joint arthroplasty.
abstract: Three commonly used approaches for the proximal interphalangeal joint replacement are volar, lateral, and dorsal approach. The advantages and disadvantages of these techniques are discussed. We describe a new option for approaching the proximal interphalangeal joint dorsally that has the advantage of maintaining near complete extensor apparatus integrity, and therefore allows early mobilization.
authors.affiliation: Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Trust, Wigan, UK.
authors.forename: Kiran K
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Naikoti
authors.forename: David B Y
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Syme
authors.forename: Srimathi R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Murali
mesh_terms: D001168:Arthritis / Q000601:surgery*; D050806:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Finger / Q000379:methods*; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans