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The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume
Vol. 85-B, Issue 7 | Pages 1016 - 1018
1 Sep 2003
Mader K Gausepohl T Wolfgarten B Pennig D

Our aim in this prospective study was to evaluate a minimally invasive technique for percutaneous arthrodesis of the small joints in the hand. Thirteen arthrodeses were undertaken in 11 patients, eight women and three men. After the percutaneous removal of articular cartilage, the bony surfaces were aligned in a predetermined position and stabilised using a percutaneous screw system. The mean follow-up was 38.6 months (36 to 56). Bony union was achieved in 12 cases (ten patients) between nine and 12 weeks after surgery. In one patient a second operation was required to obtain union and another developed a painless nonunion after premature removal of the implants.