Primary Arthrodesis of Non-thumb Metacarpophalangeal Joints of the Hand: Clinical and Patient-Reported Outcomes.

Matthew M RodeCourtney Carlson StrotherBenjamin D WellingMarco Rizzo

Published in: Hand (New York, N.Y.) (2023)

Arthrodesis for unsalvageable MCP fractures was associated with higher rates of reoperation and complication than inflammatory or degenerative arthritis. Excluding emergent trauma, MCP fusion was reliable with a reoperation rate of 7% and a modest complication rate of 17%. Patients rated reasonable levels of satisfaction and willingness to repeat the procedure despite complications.

Keyphrases

patient reported outcomes
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
rheumatoid arthritis
chronic kidney disease
oxidative stress
minimally invasive
patient satisfaction