Clinical Experience in Bony Mallet Finger |
Dong Wha Lee, Kyoo Seog Shin, Jong Soon Kim, Jung Seok Kim, Jin Ho Sok, Je Bum Kim |
골성추지의 임상적 경험 |
이동화, 신규석, 김종순, 김중석, 석진호, 김제범 |
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Abstract |
Purpose : Mallet finger is a common deformity after trauma. There are various methods of treatment. The aim of this study is to report our clinical result. Materials & Method : We performed open reduction and internal fixation with K-wire for 16 cases of bony mallet finger and followed up at least 1 year from March 1995 to Feb. 2001. Our indications for open reduction were 1) cases with volar subluxation of the distal phalanx, 2) more than 30% involvement of the articular surface, 3) more than 3 mm displacement of the fragment Results : Among 16 cases of mallet finger, 6 cases were excellent, 8 cases were good and 2 cases were fair according to Crawford criteria. Conclusion : We report the result of open reduction and K-wire fixation of mallet finger deformity. Anatomical reduction and stable fixation of fragment with K-wire seemed to be a reliable method for the restoration of the motion in the distal interphalangeal joint. |
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