Arthrodesis of the Distal Interphalangeal (DIP) Joint of the Right Ring Finger for Arthritis
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Procedure Outline
Table of Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Patient Preparation
- 3. Incision
- 4. Opening and Exposure of Joint
- 5. Debridement of Articular Cartilage down to Subchondral Bone
- 6. Confirmation of Adequate Debridement and Alignment via Fluoroscopy
- 7. Guidewire Insertion
- 8. Measurement for Screw Length
- 9. Screw Placement and Compression of Joint
- 10. Confirmation of Final Screw Position
- 11. Closure with Tenodermodesis Technique
- 12. Post-op Remarks
- Mark Incision
- Apply Finger Tourniquet
- Excision of Redundant Skin Proximally