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2021 Jun 03


Orthop Traumatol Surg Res

Denervation of the proximal interphalangeal joint: results from 54 cases in 42 patients.

Authors

Servasier L, Laulan J, Marteau E, Bacle G
Orthop Traumatol Surg Res. 2021 Jun 03:102976.
PMID: 34091083.

Abstract

Arthropathy of the proximal interphalangeal joint (PIP) is common. Joint denervation is a symptomatic treatment. It relieves pain by cutting the afferent nerve branches without altering joint biomechanics, and is indicated in painful arthropathy with conserved range of motion. The objective of this study was to evaluate clinical outcome in PIP denervation and the sustainability of results.