Easwar Elango
Posttraumatic Distal interphalangeal joint arthritis is a rare occurrence
which is managed with arthrodesis by dorsal approach. When it occurs
with deformity and soft tissue contracture, it will be difficult for a surgeon
to do arthrodesis without damaging the skin.
Our patient was 24 years old male with posttraumatic arthritis of 4th DIP
joint with deformity and skin contracture. The patient was operated with
wedge osteotomy and arthrodesis by volar approach. The patient had
good functional outcome with no complications. Hence by reviewing this
case we conclude that planning and individualised approach is necessary
especially when managing a case like this
