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This article is an in-depth analysis of proximal interphalangeal joint arthrodesis indications and surgical techniques. There are a wide variety of indications for proximal interphalangeal joint arthrodesis with relatively few contraindications. Moreover, although there is a limited surgical approach, there is a wide breadth of modalities in which to obtain the arthrodesis, of which several are listed here. Proximal interphalangeal joint arthrodesis has been shown to have excellent outcomes and a high success rate.