Extensor Tendon Splitting Simplified Technique for Treating the Dislocation of the Index Metacarpophalangeal Joint: A Case Report
10.4055/jkoa.1981.16.3.642
- Author:
Ki Soo KIM
;
Wan Zu LEE
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Extensor tendon splitting simplified technique
- MeSH:
Dislocations;
Head;
Metacarpophalangeal Joint;
Methods;
Tendons
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
1981;16(3):642-644
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Dislocation of index metacarpophalangeal joint is complex and usually cannot be reduced by closed method. It is a relatively rare injury and there are no widely published studies on its management. We have experienced a case combined with osteochondral fracture of the dorsoulnar aspect of metacarpal head and reduced it using extensor tendon splitting simplified technique with good results. This technique is seemed te be simpler and safer than volar approach described by Kaplan.
