Results of alloarthroplasty in finger joints damaged through injury
Helbig, B.; Buck-Gramcko, D.
Handchirurgie 9(4): 213-217
1977
ISSN/ISBN: 0046-6794 PMID: 615079 Document Number: 121701
Follow-up examination is reported of 24 patients with post-traumatic arthritis treated by 29 finger joint implants. The average follow-up time was 35 months. It could be shown that implant arthroplasty in painful, unstable finger joints stiffened in an unfavourable position represents a quite reasonable method of treatment. Necessary essentials, however, are sufficient function of the tendons, skin areas without twoo extensive cicatrical changes, precise operative procedure and adequate postoperative treatment.