Interphalangeal joint replacement arthroplasty for the treatment of traumatic arthritis

VernacularTitle:人工指间关节置换术治疗创伤性指间关节炎
Author: Hao LUO ; Qingjiang PANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Arthritis; Arthroplasty,replacement
From: Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2013;(6):650-651
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate the clinical effects and operation key-points of interphalangeal joint replacement arthroplasty for the treatment of traumatic arthritis.Methods From March 2005 to December 2010,5 patients with post-traumatic arthritis undergoing interphalangeal joint replacement arthroplasty in our hospital were selected.The operation indications,treatment of intraoperative flexor and extensor tendon lesion and postoperative rehabilitation were evaluated.Results Operative incisions of 5 cases were primary healing in class I grade A.Stitches were taken out 2 weeks after the operation.Patients were followed up for 1.5 years.The range of interphalangeal joint motion was 0 to 90 (extension/flexion) with no pain at end of follow-up.The hand function was excellent in 3 cases and good in 2 cases according to total active motion (TAM)hand function evaluation.Conclusions Interphalangeal joint replacement arthroplasty is an effective treatment for traumatic arthritis.Preoperative indications evaluation and postoperative rehabilitation should be focused on the treatment.