Proximal interphalangeal joint prosthetic arthroplasty.

Surgical treatment of the painful proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint has evolved considerably over the past century. If arthrodesis has long been the gold standard and remains so for some, prosthesis would meet patient demand: mobility and indolence. Faced with a demanding patient, the surgeon must decide the indication, the type of prosthesis, the approach, the post-operative follow-up, etc. The history of the development of PIP prostheses demonstrates the complexity of the treatment of the destroyed PIP: appearance of prostheses, evolution and sometimes disappearance from the market for commercial reasons or related to complications. The main objective of this conference is to identify the main indications for prosthetic arthroplasties and to describe the various prostheses available on the market.