J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1984 Apr;19(2):406-410. 10.4055/jkoa.1984.19.2.406.

A Case Report of Living Transplantation for Post-traumatic Ankylosis of 2nd M-P Joint of the Hand

• Chung MS
• Tae SK

• KMID: 2446630
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1984.19.2.406

Abstract

In general, arthroplasty in the hand is divided into three categories, namely fusion, soft tissue arthroplasty and interpositional arthroplasy, each of that having some problems and limited indications. Frequently orthopedic surgeons fall into difficulties in deciding the treatment for the ankylosed joints of the hand in young adults. We now report a case of living joint transplantation from the M-P joint of 2nd toe for post-traumatic ankylosis of that of index finger. The follow-up shows improved range of motion and good pain relief.

Keyword

Ankylosed joints of the hand; Living joint transplantation

MeSH Terms

Ankylosis*
Arthroplasty
Fingers
Follow-Up Studies
Hand*
Humans
Joints*
Orthopedics
Range of Motion, Articular
Surgeons
Toes
Young Adult