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Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg
; 18(2): 82-4, 2014 Jun.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-24637742
ABSTRACT
Three commonly used approaches for the proximal interphalangeal joint replacement are volar, lateral, and dorsal approach. The advantages and disadvantages of these techniques are discussed. We describe a new option for approaching the proximal interphalangeal joint dorsally that has the advantage of maintaining near complete extensor apparatus integrity, and therefore allows early mobilization.