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Surgical correction of post-traumatic extension contracture of the proximal joint of the finger

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This paper discusses the problem of surgical correction of post-traumatic extension contracture of the proximal joint of the finger. Different causes that create the extension contracture are listed. Only patients whose injuries were caused by trauma are included in this study. Conservative treatment is outlined and the surgical technique explained. In 50 patients treated by operation, movement of the proximal interphalangeal joint is excellent in 25, fair in 15, and poor in 10.

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Cet article discute de la correction chirurgicale de la raideur en extension, d'origine traumatique, des articulations interphalangiennes proximales. Les différentes étiologies de cette raideur en extension sont énumérées. Seuls les sujets dont la lésion était d'origine traumatique sont inclus dans ce travail.

Après un rappel du traitement conservateur, la technique chirurgicale est précisée. Dans 50 cas traités chirurgicalement, la mobilité de l'interphalangienne proximale est excellente 25 fois, bonne 15 fois et mauvaise 10 fois.

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Sakellarides, H.T. Surgical correction of post-traumatic extension contracture of the proximal joint of the finger. International Orthopaedics 1, 283–285 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00572252

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