LOGIN
PIP joint resection vs. fusion comparable for pain & function after hammertoe surgery
February 2017
PIP joint resection vs. fusion comparable for pain & function after hammertoe surgery
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:2
Lesser Toe PIP Joint Resection Versus PIP Joint Fusion: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Foot Ankle Int. 2016 Jun;37(6):569-75Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
55 patients undergoing hammertoe surgery were randomized to undergo one of the following procedures: proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ) resection or PIPJ fusion. The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of the two techniques using the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society scale, the Foot Function Index, and the visual analogue scale pain scores up to one year postoperative...
To view the full content, login to your account,
or start your 30-day FREE Trial today.
FREE TRIAL
LOGIN
Forgot Password?
Explore some of our unlocked ACE Reports below!
Join the Conversation
Please Login or Join to leave comments.