Management of an infected metacarpophalangeal joint replacement with a temporary articulated cement spacer
We present a case of a 63-year-old woman with an infected metacarpophalangeal arthroplasty, treated with an articulating cement spacer over a K-wire framework. This technique maintained joint movement during the management of the infection, leading to a positive functional outcome.<b>Level of evidence:</b> V.
Authors
- Timothy Halsey
- Michael M. Kamiza
Institutions
- The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume)
- Published
- 2025-02-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/17531934251323067
- Primary Topic
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00