Radiographic goniometry of the PIP-joint: A reliable measurement method

• Published in: Journal of hand therapy Vol. 34; no. 4; pp. 591 - 593
• Main Authors: Verhaegen, Pauline D.H.M., Kemper, Lynn T., Brink, Sander M., de Jong, Tjeerd R.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Philadelphia Elsevier Inc 01.10.2021; Elsevier Limited
• Subjects: Arthrodesis; Correlation coefficient; Correlation coefficients; Fusion; In vivo methods and tests; Measurement methods; Pain; PIP-joint; Reliability; Reliability analysis; Surgeons; X-rays; Arthrodesis; PIP-joint; Reliability; Fusion

Arthrodesis of the proximal interphalangeal joint (PIP joint) is a good treatment option for relief of arthritic pain. The angle of the fused PIP joint is considered important for postoperative digital function. It is therefore important to reliably measure the actual angle of fusion. Goniometry per...