Small external fixation devices combined with flap for fracture and dislocation of articulations interphalangeaes
- VernacularTitle:外固定器结合软组织移植治疗指骨间关节骨折脱位
- Author:
Rungong YANG
;
Weijia ZHANG
;
Xiaoyong ZHENG
;
Shuxun HOU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
External fixation devices;
Tissue repair;
Interphalangeal joints of hand;
Fracture;
Dislocation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery
2008;31(5):338-340,404
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To explore the outcome of small external fixation devices combined with flap for fracture and dislocation of articulationes interphalangeaes.Methods Twelve cases (13 fingers) with fracture and dislocation of articulationes interphalangeae were treated with small external fixation devices combined with flap.Blood vessel grafting and crossing anastomosis were performed.The area of the flap was 1.0 cm ×1.5 cm -2.5 cm × 3.0 cm.Results Follow-ups lasting from 6 months to 2 years showed that all fingers and flaps were survived postoperatively.Fixation average time of small external fixation was 37 days.Fracture healing was found in all cases with satisfactory effect and with better apperance.Conclusion Small external fixation devices combined with flap was proper for fracture and dislocation of articulationes interphalangeae.
