Distal interphalangeal joint (DIPJ) arthrodesis is a well-accepted treatment of disease in the DIPJ of the hand. The ideal technique should be technically simple, quick, cheap, have minimal complications and yield a rapid return to function. Recent large published series report major complications of 11.1% and minor complications of 26% for this procedure. The study objective is to determine patient satisfaction and complication rates of DIPJ fusion using the Autofix screw (Small Bone Innovations, France), a smaller diameter headless compression screw. A standard questionnaire was devised to assess patients' overall satisfaction and complications related to the procedure. This data is compared to equivalent procedures published internationally. The patient's radiological records were reviewed to determine bone union at 7 weeks post-operation.Aim
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