Ligamentoplasty with interposition of the proximal interphalangeal joint in the treatment of unicondylar osteochondral defects: a cadaveric feasibility study.

Anatomy Articular fracture Collateral ligament reconstruction Finger

Journal

Archives of plastic surgery
ISSN: 2234-6163
Titre abrégé: Arch Plast Surg
Pays: Korea (South)
ID NLM: 101577999

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
Nov 2021
Historique:
received: 24 01 2021
accepted: 29 07 2021
entrez: 25 11 2021
pubmed: 26 11 2021
medline: 26 11 2021
Statut: ppublish

Résumé

Injuries to the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint are common and complex. However, the treatment of osteochondral defects of the head of the proximal phalanx has rarely been described. Herein, we propose a new technique for the management of unicondylar defects of the proximal phalanx that can restore joint amplitudes and provide PIP stability. In this cadaveric feasibility study, unicondylar defects were generated using striking wedges and chisels. First, a transverse tunnel measuring 2 mm in diameter passing through the head of the proximal phalanx was made. A second tunnel at the base of the middle phalanx with the same diameter was then created. The hemitendon of the flexor carpi radialis graft was passed through each of these tunnels. The proximal end of the graft was interposed in the area with a loss of bone substance. The ligamentoplasty was then tensed and fixed by two anchors on the proximal phalanx. Joint amplitudes and frontal stability were measured preoperatively and postoperatively. There was no significant change in the joint's range of motion: preoperatively, the mean mobility arcs were -2° to 113.80°, and they were -2° to 110° after the procedure (P=0.999). There was no significant difference in joint stability (P>0.05). Ligamentoplasty with PIP interposition appears to be a possible solution for the management of unicondylar defects of the proximal phalanx. An evaluation of clinical results is planned in order to definitively confirm the validity of this procedure.

Sections du résumé

BACKGROUND BACKGROUND
Injuries to the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint are common and complex. However, the treatment of osteochondral defects of the head of the proximal phalanx has rarely been described. Herein, we propose a new technique for the management of unicondylar defects of the proximal phalanx that can restore joint amplitudes and provide PIP stability.
METHODS METHODS
In this cadaveric feasibility study, unicondylar defects were generated using striking wedges and chisels. First, a transverse tunnel measuring 2 mm in diameter passing through the head of the proximal phalanx was made. A second tunnel at the base of the middle phalanx with the same diameter was then created. The hemitendon of the flexor carpi radialis graft was passed through each of these tunnels. The proximal end of the graft was interposed in the area with a loss of bone substance. The ligamentoplasty was then tensed and fixed by two anchors on the proximal phalanx. Joint amplitudes and frontal stability were measured preoperatively and postoperatively.
RESULTS RESULTS
There was no significant change in the joint's range of motion: preoperatively, the mean mobility arcs were -2° to 113.80°, and they were -2° to 110° after the procedure (P=0.999). There was no significant difference in joint stability (P>0.05).
CONCLUSIONS CONCLUSIONS
Ligamentoplasty with PIP interposition appears to be a possible solution for the management of unicondylar defects of the proximal phalanx. An evaluation of clinical results is planned in order to definitively confirm the validity of this procedure.

Identifiants

pubmed: 34818710
pii: aps.2021.00220
doi: 10.5999/aps.2021.00220
pmc: PMC8627935
doi:

Types de publication

Journal Article

Langues

eng

Pagination

635-640

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Auteurs

Jean-Charles Hery (JC)

Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Caen University Hospital, Caen, France.

Baptiste Picart (B)

Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Caen University Hospital, Caen, France.

Mélanie Malherbe (M)

Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Caen University Hospital, Caen, France.

Christophe Hulet (C)

Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Caen University Hospital, Caen, France.

Aude Lombard (A)

Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Caen University Hospital, Caen, France.

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