Pyrocarbon proximal interphalangeal joint arthroplasty: outcomes of a cohort study
| Autor: | S. L Carter, Duncan McGuire, C. D. White, Michael Solomons |
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| Rok vydání: | 2011 |
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Adult
Male Reoperation medicine.medical_specialty Radiography medicine.medical_treatment Arthritis Biocompatible Materials Cohort Studies Finger Joint Medicine Humans Arthroplasty Replacement Range of Motion Articular Aged Orthodontics Aged 80 and over business.industry Soft tissue Middle Aged medicine.disease Arthroplasty Carbon Surgery Prosthesis Failure Treatment Outcome Female Implant business Range of motion Interphalangeal Joint Cohort study |
| Zdroj: | The Journal of hand surgery, European volume. 37(6) |
| ISSN: | 2043-6289 |
| Popis: | Pyrocarbon arthroplasty of the proximal interphalangeal joint is a relatively new concept. Early studies have been encouraging, reporting improved pain and function, but a largely unchanged arc of motion. Subsidence of the implant is common, but how it relates to outcome has not been analyzed. This study was performed to review the results of 57 pyrocarbon proximal interphalangeal implanted joints. Results showed a statistically significant increase in the arc of motion, excellent pain relief, and improved function. Subsidence was observed on radiographs in 40% of joints, but no correlation was found compared with arc of motion or function. The incidence of complications is fairly high and usually related to the peri-articular soft tissues, but they are usually minor and do not require further treatment. From this review, we can recommend the use of this implant for treatment of arthritis of the proximal interphalangeal joint. |
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