Each of the Following Is Correct About Proximal Interphalangeal Arthroplasty,associated

question 2

Multiple Choice

Each of the following is correct about proximal interphalangeal arthroplasty,associated soft tissue reconstruction,and postoperative management except:

• A) Because correction of a boutonnière deformity during PIP arthroplasty involves a central slip-splitting approach,it is important to postpone resisted PIP extension exercises for at least 6 to 8 weeks.
• B) When initiating ROM of the PIP joint after PIP arthroplasty,stabilize the MCP and DIP joints in neutral.
• C) For functional grasp after PIP arthroplasty,more flexion of the PIP joints of the index and middle fingers is necessary than flexion of the ring and little fingers.
• D) After PIP arthroplasty that included correction of a swan-neck deformity,emphasize PIP flexion and DIP extension more so than PIP extension and DIP flexion.

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