Arthroplasty in the hand: what works and what doesn't?

J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2022 Jan;47(1):4-11. doi: 10.1177/17531934211017703. Epub 2021 May 21.

Abstract

This review describes the different possibilities for arthroplasties at the proximal interphalangeal joint, thumb carpometacarpal joint, distal radioulnar joint, metacarpophalangeal joint and the wrist. For each joint, the indication for arthroplasty is explained, the surgical technique with the suitable implant is described and a brief summary of the outcomes reported in the literature is given.

Keywords: Arthroplasty; distal radioulnar joint; finger; methods; outcomes; wrist.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Arthroplasty
  • Finger Joint / surgery
  • Humans
  • Joint Prosthesis*
  • Thumb / surgery
  • Wrist Joint / surgery