| Literature DB >> 3654772 |
Abstract
Most patients with symptomatic osteoarthritis of the proximal interphalangeal joint should be managed nonoperatively. When operative intervention becomes necessary, therapeutic options include joint fusion or flexible implant arthroplasty. Both relieve pain; however, an implant, while preserving mobility, is subject to fatigue and ultimate failure.Entities:
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Year: 1987 PMID： 3654772
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Hand Clin ISSN： 0749-0712 Impact factor: 1.907