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  2. Interphalangeal joints of the hand - Wikipedia

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    Joints of the hand, X-ray Interphalangeal ligaments and phalanges. Right hand. Deep dissection. Posterior (dorsal) view. The PIP joint exhibits great lateral stability. Its transverse diameter is greater than its antero-posterior diameter and its thick collateral ligaments are tight in all positions during flexion, contrary to those in the metacarpophalangeal joint.

  3. Finger joint replacement - Wikipedia

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    Joint replacement of the hand is a procedure that was invented by the Scottish scientist, Mitchell McGuire. The procedure was considered a major breakthrough in the medical field at the time. However, it is now considered an almost standard operation. The first successful surgery of this kind was conducted on 21 December 1992, in New York City, US.

  4. Autologous chondrocyte implantation - Wikipedia

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    Autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI, ATC code M09AX02 ()) is a biomedical treatment that repairs damages in articular cartilage.ACI provides pain relief while at the same time slowing down the progression or considerably delaying partial or total joint replacement (knee replacement) surgery.

  5. Jammed finger - Wikipedia

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    A jammed finger can generally be diagnosed by a physical examination. Bone or joint deformity may indicate potential dislocations or fractures. [5] The basic structure of the finger includes three bones with joints in between each. [8] The joint closest to the tip is the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint.

  6. Joint replacement - Wikipedia

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    Joint replacement is a procedure of orthopedic surgery known also as arthroplasty, in which an arthritic or dysfunctional joint surface is replaced with an orthopedic prosthesis. Joint replacement is considered as a treatment when severe joint pain or dysfunction is not alleviated by less-invasive therapies.

  7. Articular cartilage repair - Wikipedia

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    The healthy bone and cartilage are taken from areas of low stress in the joint so as to prevent weakening the joint. [11] Depending on the severity and overall size of the damage multiple plugs or dowels may be required to adequately repair the joint, which becomes difficult for osteochondral autografts. The clinical results may deteriorate ...

  8. Boutonniere deformity - Wikipedia

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    Boutonniere deformity is a deformed position of the fingers or toes, in which the joint nearest the knuckle (the proximal interphalangeal joint, or PIP) is permanently bent toward the palm while the farthest joint (the distal interphalangeal joint, or DIP) is bent back away (PIP flexion with DIP hyperextension).

  9. Arthroplasty - Wikipedia

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    Arthroplasty (literally "[re-]forming of joint") is an orthopedic surgical procedure where the articular surface of a musculoskeletal joint is replaced, remodeled, or realigned by osteotomy or some other procedure. It is an elective procedure that is done to relieve pain and restore function to the joint after damage by arthritis or some other ...

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