Joint Fusion and Arthroplasty in the Hand.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cps.2019.03.008
Abstract: Numerous techniques are available for treating finger joint disorders such as osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis. Joint fusion and arthroplasty have different concepts but can improve hand function. Joint fusion is indicated in patients with painful… read more here.
Keywords: arthroplasty hand; fusion arthroplasty; joint; joint fusion ... See more keywords
The risk of ankle fusion or arthroplasty after operatively and non-operatively treated ankle fractures - a matched cohort population study.
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DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000001629
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To define the risk and incidence of post-traumatic ankle arthritis requiring ankle arthroplasty or fusion after ankle fracture in a large cohort, and compare that rate to matched healthy patients from the general population.… read more here.
Keywords: fusion; population; risk; ankle fractures ... See more keywords