title: [Do artificial joints perform in the hand?].
abstract: For selected indications and implantation by an experienced hand surgeon, we can answer "in principle: yes". Through artificial joints in the hand, especially of the finger joints, a significant reduction in pain can usually be achieved. Compromises must be made with respect to mobility. Age, general condition, underlying disease, requirements and expectations must be considered in the indication. In appropriate patient selection, we have positive experience with high patient satisfaction after implantation of artificial joints in the hand.
authors: Handchirurgie, Schulthess Klinik, Zürich.
authors: Caroline
authors: C
authors: Krefter
authors: Handchirurgie, Schulthess Klinik, Zürich.
authors: Daniel
authors: D
authors: Herren
mesh_terms: D050806:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Finger / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology