Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Adipofascial Flap Resurfacing Improves the Active Motion of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint after Contracture Release
Journal
Plastic and reconstructive surgery
Journal Volume
145
Journal Issue
2
Pages
445
Date Issued
2020-02
Author(s)
Abstract
Posttraumatic proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint contractures of the digits are common and are associated with impaired hand function. However, relapse is common after surgical release of PIP joint contractures. This article presents a novel treatment strategy with a PIP joint adipofascial flap to resurface the joint after release, and compares patients with similar joint contracture release who did and did not undergo resurfacing with a PIP joint adipofascial flap.
Subjects
SOFT-TISSUE DISTRACTION; EXTERNAL FIXATOR; MANAGEMENT
Publisher
LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS
Type
journal article