Hemi-hamate Arthroplasty of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Secondary to Fracture-Dislocation of the Middle Phalanx: Case Report

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Published: Jun 30, 2026
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artroplastia, hemi-hamate, WALANT, fractura, falange media, interfalángica proximal, mano arthroplasty, hemi-hamate, WALANT, fracture, middle phalanx, proximal interphalangeal, hand

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secretaria seot
F. Cayón Cayón
G. Alegría Velasco
D. Michelena
P. Vaca

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Objective: To describe the surgical management of a multifragmentary fracture of the base of the middle phalanx using hemi-hamate arthroplasty and WALANT anesthesia. Methods: Case of a patient with a multifragmentary fracture of the middle phalanx base of the fourth finger treated with hemi-hamate arthroplasty under WALANT. Results: The hemi-hamate graft provided stability and adequate congruency. WALANT allowed immediate functional assessment. Conclusion: The combination is an effective option for complex fractures, optimizing joint function and offering clinical and economic benefits.

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seot, secretaria, Cayón Cayón, F., Alegría Velasco, G., Michelena, D., & Vaca, P. (2026). Hemi-hamate Arthroplasty of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Secondary to Fracture-Dislocation of the Middle Phalanx: Case Report. Revista Ecuatoriana De Ortopedia Y Traumatologia, 12(Fascículo 3). Retrieved from https://revistacientificaseot.com/index.php/revseot/article/view/260
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Vol. 12 No. Fascículo 3 (2023): Revista Ecuatoriana de Ortopedia y Traumatología - Volumen 12, Fascículo 3, Diciembre 2023
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Caso Clínico
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