ArticleJournal of pain research2021
Arthroplasty for Treating Traumatic Metacarpophalangeal Joint Defects: A Retrospective Study Over Three Years.
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- Clinical study of 3D-printed personalized prostheses for the treatment of traumatic metacarpophalangeal joint defects.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- Current Principles in the Management of a Mangled Hand.Journal of hand surgery global online · 2025Review
- Metacarpophalangeal Joint Salvage Following Gunshot Wounds: A Case Series And Literature Review.Journal of hand surgery global online · 2025Article
- Metacarpal Joint Arthroplasty in the Acute Setting: A Case Report.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundBone loss at the metacarpophalangeal joint (MCP) after trauma is difficult to treat.
objectiveWe aimed to investigate the effectiveness of Swanson's arthroplasty and the reason for implant fracture.
methodsWe retrospectively analyzed the data of 175 patients who underwent emergency MCP arthroplasty between 2013 and 2016. Some patients used a orthosis to limit the radioulnar movement of the metacarpal joint for eight weeks after surgery (Group A), while the other patients underwent only hand rehabilitation after surgery (Group B). The basic information and perioperative data of the patients were compared. The patients were followed up clinically for an average of 65±19 months. Postoperative and follow-up complications and functional parameters were recorded and compared. Stress model of implant fracture had been analyzed in order to mark the frequent area.
resultsA total of 162 patients were followed up, 4 of whom were lost to follow-up completely and 9 of whom were followed up by telephone only. There were 11 and 26 implant fractures in groups A and B, respectively (P=0.019), and the degrees of radioulnar movement were 2±1° and 7±4°, respectively (P<0.01). The disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand (DASH) score and MCP joint range of motion (ROM) did not significantly differ.
conclusionThe effect of Swanson's arthroplasty for bone loss at MCP joint is useful. The radioulnar stress may be the reason for implant fracture. Joint orthosis can reduce the incidence of implant fractures.
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