00956nas a2200229   4500000000100000008004100001260001300042653001600055653001600071653001700087653003100104653001100135653001200146653001900158100001400177700001500191245008000206300001000286490000600296520041000302022001400712       1977                            d  c1977 Oct10aArthrodesis10aBone Screws10aFinger Joint10aHand Deformities, Acquired10aHumans10aleprosy10aPolypropylenes1 aFinseth F1 aHarrison S00aUse of intramedullary polypropylene peg for joint stabilization in leprosy.  a250-20 v93 a<p>Joint arthrodesis is indicated when motion in a joint cannot be restored, and that joint requires stabilization in an optimal functional position. The Harrision Intramedullary peg has been used to advantage for this purpose in hand reconstruction in leprosy in a renal developing area. It is a method to be considered for selected cases requiring joint stabilization to improve total hand function.</p>  a0072-968X