ArticleJournal of hand surgery global online2026
Short-Term Outcomes of Digitalis Silicone Implant for Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Osteoarthritis and a Proposed Functional-Radiological Classification.
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Purpose: To evaluate the clinical and functional outcomes of a novel silicone implant (BRM Digitalis) for proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ) osteoarthritis and to propose a novel functional-radiological classification system (PIP-Kellgren) adapted from the Kellgren-Lawrence scale. Methods: This retrospective longitudinal study included 33 patients with symptomatic PIPJ osteoarthritis treated using the BRM Digitalis silicone implant, with a minimum follow-up of 24 months. Subjective outcomes were assessed using the Results: Statistically significant improvements were observed in total ROM, extension lag, grip strength, and Conclusions: The BRM Digitalis silicone implant offers consistent improvements in pain, motion, and strength for patients with advanced PIPJ osteoarthritis. The proposed PIP-Kellgren functional-radiological classification system may help stratify surgical candidates and standardize severity assessment. Type of study/Level of evidence: Therapeutic IV.
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