Compression-Arthrodesis of Finger Joints using Kirschner Wires and Cerclage

Abstract

A retrospective series of forty-three finger joint arthrodesis is presented. The failure rate was seven per cent. A new method of introducing a cerclage wire into bone is demonstrated. Septic arthritis of finger joints is considered to be an indication for acute arthrodesis.

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