Correction of camptodactyly with an external fixator
European Journal of Plastic Surgery, cilt.21, sa.6, ss.308-310, 1998 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 21 Sayı: 6
- Basım Tarihi: 1998
- Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s002380050103
- Dergi Adı: European Journal of Plastic Surgery
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.308-310
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Camptodactyly, External fixator, Flexion deformity, Gradual distraction
- Maltepe Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır
Özet
Camptodactyly is a flexion deformity of the proximal interphalangeal joint. Because of unsatisfactory results, treatment is not recommended for mild deformities, and in severe deformities surgery has been disappointing. A specially designed external fixator providing gradual distraction was used in a severe case. With this mildly aggressive method, an acceptable result was obtained.