Percutaneous reamed arthrodesis for distal interphalangeal joint arthritis: surgical technique and case series

Key Points

• This study aims to evaluate a novel percutaneous technique for arthrodesis in distal interphalangeal joint arthritis and its clinical outcomes.
• Described a minimally invasive percutaneous approach for joint arthrodesis.
• Incorporated articular surface reaming in the procedure.
• Evaluated outcomes in ten patients over a follow-up period of 2 years.
• All patients achieved bone union within 6 weeks.
• Pain scores significantly improved after surgery.
• Functional scores at 2-year follow-up also reported improvement.