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Arthrodesis of the Distal Interphalangeal (DIP) Joint of the Right Ring Finger for Arthritis

Lasya P. Rangavajjula, BS1; Amir R. Kachooei, MD, PhD2; Asif M. Ilyas, MD, MBA, FACS1,2
1 Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
2 Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University

1. Introduction

2. Patient Preparation

  1. Mark Incision
  2. Apply Finger Tourniquet

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

  1. Excision of Redundant Skin Proximally

12. Post-op Remarks