Novel implant design of the proximal interphalangeal joint using an optimized rolling contact joint mechanism

The aims of this study were to propose a novel implant design for the proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ) of the hand using a rolling contact joint (RCJ) mechanism and to derive an optimal implant design bas...

Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research - July 12, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Seok Woo Hong, Junsuk Yoon, Yong-Jae Kim and Hyun Sik Gong Tags: Research article Source Type: research