Zhe Zhu, Di You, Wenlai Guo, Chao Huang, Rui Li, Zuofeng Wang, Jiahui Lin
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Abstract
Objective
To evaluate the clinical efficacy of simple joint debridement in the treatment of distal interphalangeal joint mucocele.
Methods
From April 2013 to September 2017, 12 patients with 15 fingers of distal interphalangeal joint or thumb interphalangeal joint mucocele were treated by joint debridement. The dorsal joint capsule and osteophyte were removed during the operation.
Results
One finger had partial necrosis of the incision skin and healed after dressing change. The incision skin of the rest fingers achieved primary healing. The postoperative follow-up ranged from 14 to 22 months with an average of 15.5 months. No recurrence of cyst and rupture of extensor tendon were found. The range of motion of the affected finger joint was significantly increased and the pain of the joint movement was alleviated.
Conclusion
The simple interphalangeal joint debridement through dorsal approach without cyst wall removal can avoid skin grafting and skin flap treatment. It has the advantages of low recurrence rate and good joint activity. It can be widely used in clinic.
Key words:
Mucocele; Osteophyte; Interphalangeal joint; Joint debridement