Fracture-dislocations of the PIPJ treated with hemihamate arthroplasty: Technical Nuances and Outcomes

Hemi-Hamate arthroplasty of the PIP joint is a treatment alternative for acute and chronic PIP dorsal fracture dislocations. A size matched osteochondral graft from the distal hamate articular surface rebuilds the cup shaped middle phalanx base and restores osseous stability to the PIP joint. 
This educational unit includes:

• 1 video-lecture

Speakers

• Thomas R. Kiefhaber, MD

Learning objectives

• Lecture provides a video technique review of the Hemi-Hamate arthroplasty procedure. This educational material will cover indications for this treatment, operative steps, including main pearls and pitfalls.