Arthrodesis as Salvage for Failed Metacarpophalangeal Arthroplasty.

Matthew M RodeKitty Y WuBenjamin D WellingMarco Rizzo

Published in: Hand (New York, N.Y.) (2024)

Despite a high revision rate of 45%, salvage MCP arthrodesis following arthroplasty has a high eventual union rate of 91% and is associated with improved pain and function based on 4 patients' experiences. Arthrodesis as a salvage procedure for failed MCP arthroplasties should be considered in patients with persistent joint instability and functionally limiting soft tissue deformities.

Keyphrases

soft tissue
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic pain
total knee arthroplasty
prognostic factors
mental health
minimally invasive
pain management
neuropathic pain
spinal cord
total hip arthroplasty