Massimo Ceruso, Sandra Pfanner, and Giovanni Munz Abstract There are three possibilities to approach the proximal interphalangeal joint when planning a PIP arthroplasty: dorsal, volar, and lateral. The chosen incision…
Chris Williams and Tim Hardwick Abstract This chapter describes the unique features of the MatOrtho PIP-R implant designed for replacing an arthritic proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint of a finger. The…
Gilles Dautel Abstract In children or young adults, vascularized toe joint transfers are an alternative option to prosthetic implants, for proximal interphalangeal (PIP) or metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint reconstruction. In children,…
Martin Franz Langer, David Warwick, Frank Unglaub, and Jörg Grünert Abstract The finger joints are incredible. They are effective and precise, mobile yet stable. This chapter presents an anatomical atlas…
Marco Rizzo Abstract Surface gliding implants for metacarpophalangeal joint arthritis serve as an alternative to their predecessor, silicone spacers. These metal-plastic and pyrocarbon implants are modular and therefore provide less…
Grey Giddins and Tom Joyce Abstract Silicone implant arthroplasty of the metacarpophalangeal and proximal interphalangeal joints has dominated joint replacement in the fingers for decades. Despite their generally positive clinical…
Koo Siu Cheong Jeffrey Justin Abstract Developments of hand-and-finger joint arthroplasty help to improve the quality of life for many patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and posttraumatic conditions. Extensive…
Michael Brodbeck Abstract The human dream of replacing a destroyed joint is as old as Greek mythology. Before the 19th century, amputation of an infected limb was the surgical treatment…
Ynvar Krukhaug Abstract The Norwegian Arthroplasty Register (NAR) is a nationwide register that receives information on primary and revision joint replacements performed in Norway. From 1994 to 2018, 300 primary…
Miriam Marks Abstract This chapter summarizes the most suitable patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) for assessing patients with hand and wrist arthroplasties, explains the measurement properties ideally required for a PROM…
