Restoration of function in interphalangeal finger joints at injury sequelae by modified hinge-distraction device

Abstract

Seventy eight patients with sequelae of interphalangeal finger joint injuries ( long-standing dislocations, fracture-dislocations, peri- and intracapsular fractures, contractures) were treated by modified hinge-distraction devices. In 1-3 years follow up outcomes were evaluated in 71 patients. Good results were achieved in 68 cases (95.8%). Use of our hinge-distraction devices excluded the superfluous mobility, provided the main axis of articular ends motion, volume constancy of the articular split as well as the possibility of active and passive movements that gave adequate conditions for the restoration of osteoarticular structures as well as surrounding soft tissues.

Keywords

interphalangeal joints of the fingers / the consequences of injuries with the help of a modernized articulated distraction apparatus / articulated distraction apparatus

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