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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
3
pubmed:dateCreated
1987-11-13
pubmed:abstractText
DIP joint arthritis may be painful and interfere with function of a finger or the entire hand. When conservative measures are no longer adequate to control the symptoms, operative intervention may be recommended. Arthrodesis is the procedure of choice in most situations, although specialized functional requirements may justify an attempt to maintain motion. Treatment of mucous cysts requires removal of the offending osteophyte as well as the cyst itself. Technique of skin closure depends on the situation and the surgeon's preference. Careful attention to the indications for surgery, to the education of the patient, to the anatomy, and to the surgical technique will usually lead to a beneficial result and will minimize complications.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Aug
pubmed:issn
0749-0712
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
3
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
385-403
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1987
pubmed:articleTitle
Osteoarthritis of the distal interphalangeal joint.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article