SynthesisHand (New York, N.Y.)2023
Hemi-hamate Arthroplasty for Base of Middle Phalanx Fracture: A Systematic Review.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 17 citations in OpenAlex.
- The Medial Femoral Trochlea Osteochondral Flap for Scaphoid Reconstruction: A Systematic Review.Hand (New York, N.Y.) · 2024Pooled it
- Hemihamate arthroplasty for dorsal fracture-dislocation of the proximal interphalangeal joint with palmar articular surface loss.The Journal of hand surgery, European volume · 2026Article
- Hemi-Hamate Arthroplasty in Delayed Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Fracture-Dislocations: Technical Considerations and Early Outcomes From a Case Series.Journal of hand surgery global online · 2026Article
- Anatomy of Hamate Articular Surface.Journal of hand surgery global online · 2026Article
- A technical modification to avoid accidental graft drop during hemihamate osteochondral graft harvesting.Journal of hand and microsurgery · 2025Review
- Hemi-capitate arthroplasty for chronic unstable dorsal fracture-dislocations of the proximal interphalangeal joint: A retrospective analysis of functional and radiological outcomes.Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma · 2025Article
- Osteochondral autograft from the second toe for complex proximal interphalangeal joint fracture-dislocations: a case report and literature review.Annals of joint · 2025Article
- Free hemi-hamate arthroplasty: A review of donor site outcomes.JPRAS open · 2024Article
- A Hemi-Journal of hand surgery global online · 2024Article
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Abstract
Intra-articular fracture dislocations of the base of the middle phalanx are complex and debilitating injuries that present a management conundrum when nonreconstructable. Hemi-hamate arthroplasty (HHA) is a treatment modality of particular use in the setting of highly comminuted fractures. This systematic review aims to summarize the reported outcomes of HHA in this context. A literature search was conducted using MEDLINE, Embase, and PubMed, yielding 22 studies with 235 patients for inclusion. The weighted mean postoperative range of movement at the proximal interphalangeal joint was 74.3° (range, 62.0°-96.0°) and at the distal interphalangeal joint was 57.0° (range, 14.0°-80.4°). The weighted mean postoperative pain Visual Analog Scale was 1.0 (range, 0.0-2.0). The weighted mean postoperative grip strength was 87.1% (range, 74.5%-95.0%) of the strength on the contralateral side. Posttraumatic arthritis was reported in 18% of cases, graft collapse in 4.2%, and donor site morbidity in 3.0%, with a mean follow-up period of 28.4 months (range, 1-87 months). Hemi-hamate arthroplasty is a reliable and effective technique for the reconstruction of intra-articular base of middle phalangeal fracture dislocations, affording symptomatic relief and functional restoration. Further research is required to assess the true incidence of long-term complications.
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