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Review
. 2018 May;34(2):217-227.
doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2017.12.011.

Salvaging a Failed Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Implant

Francis J Aversano  1 , Ryan P Calfee  2
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Review

Salvaging a Failed Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Implant

Francis J Aversano et al. Hand Clin. 2018 May.

Abstract

Salvaging a failed proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint implant arthroplasty remains a considerable technical and rehabilitation challenge. Experienced arthroplasty surgeons have reported 70% survival of revision PIP implants at 10 years with 25% of patients requiring subsequent revision surgery. At this time, there is no consensus surgical approach or implant proven superior for revision implant arthroplasty of the PIP joint. Secondary arthrodesis or amputation may be required to salvage the failed PIP implant arthroplasty with compromised bone stock or soft tissue envelopes that are inadequate for implant arthroplasty.

Keywords: Arthrodesis; Arthroplasty; Implant; Interphalangeal; Salvage.

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