Sarah E. Sasor and Kevin C. Chung Abstract The metacarpophalangeal (MCP) and proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints can be deformed and disabled by arthritis. Treatment is challenging, owing to bony destruction…
Daniel B. Herren Abstract Proximal interphalangeal joint (PIP) arthroplasty is gaining increasing popularity. Besides the optimization of the surgical technique and the rehabilitation, new implants have been developed in order…
Michaël Y. Papaloïzos Abstract This chapter describes the development of the anatomically designed, unconstrained Tactys total joint proximal interphalangeal (PIP) replacement, as well as its particularities and clinical results, both…
Martin Richter Abstract The CapFlex-PIP surface replacement is an unconstrained modular system with different sizes made of cobalt-chrome coated with titanium and one polyethylene gliding surface. Advantages of this new…
Athanasios Terzis, Florian Neubrech, Lukas Pindur, Nikolai Kuz, and Michael Sauerbier Abstract Arthroplasty of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint of the finger remains an established surgical treatment option for the…
David Elliot, Maria Sirotakova, Adam Sierakowski, and Claire Zweifel. Abstract This paper reviews the management of painful degeneration of the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint by Swanson prosthetic replacement in a…
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,…
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…
