Chronic boutonniere deformity--an anatomic reconstruction.
Journal Article
Restoration of motion and appearance of the chronic boutonniere deformity is often accomplished by splinting. If the deformity persists following appropriate splinting, and if a full passive range of motion of the proximal interphalangeal joint is present, surgery may be recommended. Thirteen patients had surgical reconstruction over a 10-year period, with satisfactory improvement in all but one. This operation involves release of the transverse retinacular ligaments and reconstruction of the damaged central slip by using the local joint capsule and synovium attached to the base of the proximal phalanx.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Urbaniak, JR; Hayes, MG
Published Date
- July 1, 1981
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 6 / 4
Start / End Page
- 379 - 383
PubMed ID
- 7252114
Pubmed Central ID
- 7252114
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0363-5023
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/s0363-5023(81)80048-2
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States