%0 Case Reports
%T Metacarpal Joint Arthroplasty in the Acute Setting: A Case Report.
%A Gorani A
%A Ruijs ACJ
%J J Orthop Case Rep
%V 13
%N 11
%D 2023 Nov
%M 38025369
暂无%R 10.13107/jocr.2023.v13.i11.4040
%X <B>UNASSIGNED: </B>Traumatic bone loss at the metacarpal phalangeal joint level can be a challenging clinical situation. Not many cases have been described in the literature for this specific articulation.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>Our patient presented with a work-related accident of his hand with loss of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the index finger. After temporary external fixation and wound closure, a prosthetic joint arthroplasty was chosen to allow a reconstruction of his lost joint.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>After traumatic articular bone destruction in the hand, there are several possibilities to reflect on. Taking into consideration the patient's characteristics and the degree of bone loss, implanting a prosthesis can be a safe option with acceptable results.