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Fig. 6 | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

Fig. 6

From: Two-component surface replacement implants compared with perichondrium transplantation for restoration of Metacarpophalangeal and proximal Interphalangeal joints: a retrospective cohort study with a mean follow-up time of 6 respectively 26 years

Fig. 6

The same patient as in Fig. 4. Fight-bite injury resulting in septic arthritis in the MCP joint of the middle-finger. Reconstruction with perichondrium transplantation was performed in 2012. Preoperative AP view (A). Postoperative follow-up in 2013 (B) and 2016 (C-D). At 4.5 years follow-up the range-of motion was 60 degrees, no pain at activity (VAS 0), no difference in strength op vs. non-op side (JAMAR 52/53 kg) and DASH score 3.3

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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

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