Distal Interphalangeal Arthrodesis, Distal Interphalangeal Arthroplasty
Conditions
Brief summary
The objective of this project is to investigate the subjective and clinical outcome in patients at least one year after DIP arthroplasty and compare them to matched patients with an arthrodesis. The primary endpoint is the satisfaction with the treatment result of in the motion-preserving DIP surgery at follow-up.
Interventions
DEVICEDIP arthroplasty or arthrodesis
Arthroplasty of the DIP Joint or arthrodesis of the DIP joint
Sponsors
Schulthess Klinik
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 111 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Arthroplasty group: * DIP silicone arthroplasty at least one year ago * Informed consent as documented by signature Arthrodesis group: * Matched patients with an DIP arthrodesis * Informed consent as documented by signature
Exclusion criteria
Arthroplasty group: * Silicone arthroplasty at the thumb IP joint * Major surgery at another joint (PIP arthroplasty, thumb trapeziectomy) less than 6 months ago * Legal incompetence * German language barrier to complete the questionnaires Arthrodesis group: * Arthroplasty at another DIP joint * Major surgery at another joint (PIP arthroplasty, thumb trapeziectomy) less than 6 months ago * Legal incompetence * German language barrier to complete the questionnaires
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| satisfaction with the treatment result of the motion-preserving DIP surgery at follow-up | at least 1 year up to 7 years | Question to be answered on a 5 Point Likert scale |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Hand Questionnaire | at least 1 year up to 7 years | Questionnaire about Hand function scored 0-100 |
Countries
Switzerland
Outcome results
None listed