Rotation in the interphalangeal thumb joint in vivo.

PURPOSE: To investigate rotation at the thumb interphalangeal (IP) joint in vivo to optimize the position of fusion of this joint. METHODS: Standardized photographs were taken of 176 thumbs end-on (88 asymptomatic volunteers) placed on a custom-made splint with the IP joint at 40 degrees . Three bl...

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Main Authors: Jemec, B, Verjee, L, Jain, A, Sandford, F
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2010